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neurotic  Speak Example sentences
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not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet
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get hold of; gain possession of; acquire, in any way
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living being; system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
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of or pertaining to the nerves; seated in the nerves; nervous
nitrogen  Speak Example sentences
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colorless nonmetallic element, tasteless and odorless, comprising four fifths of the atmosphere by volume
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subtle or slight degree of difference; small difference in meaning
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long, thin, usually wooden pole with a blade at one end, used to row or steer a boat
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place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies; building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of space
nourish  Speak Example sentences
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part or region remote from a central district, as of a city or town; fringe; outer border
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extremely disturbed from emotion
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provide with nourishment; provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth
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making ambitious display; unnecessary show; pretentious parade
obedient  Speak Example sentences
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part or region remote from a central district, as of a city or town; fringe; outer border
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subject in will or act to authority; willing to obey; submissive to restraint, control, or command
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provide with nourishment; provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth
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altogether; entirely; without reservation or exception
obliging  Speak Example sentences
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colorless nonmetallic element, tasteless and odorless, comprising four fifths of the atmosphere by volume
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so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may be easily disregarded
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happy and ready to do favors for others
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an opening or aperture; recess; introductory section or part, as of a poem
oblong  Speak Example sentences
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result; end or consequence; result of a random trial
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impartial; not supporting one side over another
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severe trial; form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; difficult or painful experience
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having greater length than breadth, especially when rectangular
obtain  Speak Example sentences
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a source of materials to nourish the body
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so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may be easily disregarded
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get hold of; gain possession of; acquire, in any way
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any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume
offhand  Speak Example sentences
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without planning or thinking ahead; right away; immediately
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harmful to living things; injurious to health
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go beyond; surpass; exceed
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place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies; building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of space
optimism  Speak Example sentences
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not obligatory; left to choice; not compulsory or automatic
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strong protest or objection; loud cry or clamor
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tendency to expect the best possible outcome; belief that the universe is improving and good will win over evil
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colorless nonmetallic element, tasteless and odorless, comprising four fifths of the atmosphere by volume
organism  Speak Example sentences
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living being; system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
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so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may be easily disregarded
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get hold of; gain possession of; acquire, in any way
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tendency to expect the best possible outcome; belief that the universe is improving and good will win over evil