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abort  Speak Example sentences
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
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two-sided; mutual
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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
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having weight of authority; peremptory and dictatorial
acclaim  Speak Example sentences
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cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
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spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing
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branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
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applaud; announce with great approval
addict  Speak Example sentences
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cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
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having weight of authority; peremptory and dictatorial
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spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing
afflict  Speak Example sentences
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prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
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dividing line; border; frontier
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cause pain, suffering or distress
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
ambiguity  Speak Example sentences
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
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cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
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using or able to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency
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inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
ambitious  Speak Example sentences
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astonish; affect with wonder
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scratch; friction
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annual payment of allowance or income; periodical payment, amounting to a fixed sum in each year
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aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
apologetic  Speak Example sentences
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branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
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shut eyes briefly; wink
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offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
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compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
architect  Speak Example sentences
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having weight of authority; peremptory and dictatorial
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cause pain, suffering or distress
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cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
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one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
attendance  Speak Example sentences
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being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
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hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle
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applaud; announce with great approval
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act of being present
ballot  Speak Example sentences
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printed or written ticket used in voting; act of voting; whole number of votes cast at an election
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give notice to; inform or apprise; make known; give public notice of
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turn to advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
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prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away