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nevertheless  Speak Example sentences
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no longer useful; outmoded; antiquated
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impenetrable by light; not transparent; not reflecting light; having no luster
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get hold of; gain possession of; acquire, in any way
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not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet
nominee  Speak Example sentences
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having slanting or sloping direction, course, or position; inclined
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appointee; candidate
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stubbornly adhering to an attitude or opinion; hard to control or treat
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darken; make dim or indistinct; conceal in obscurity
nostalgia  Speak Example sentences
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impenetrable by light; not transparent; not reflecting light; having no luster
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homesickness; bittersweet longing for things of past.
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so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may be easily disregarded
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stop; impede; shut out from view
obligatory  Speak Example sentences
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so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may be easily disregarded
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morally or legally constraining; required; binding
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supervise; manage; watch over and direct; examine or inspect
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severe trial; form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; difficult or painful experience
obscure  Speak Example sentences
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darken; make dim or indistinct; conceal in obscurity
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any indication or action regarded as a foreshowing; phenomenon supposed to portend good or evil
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guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
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place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies; building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of space
observatory  Speak Example sentences
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making ambitious display; unnecessary show; pretentious parade
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an opening that permits escape or release; activity that releases creative energy or emotion
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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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place or building for making observations on the heavenly bodies; building fitted with instruments for making systematic observations of space
obstinate  Speak Example sentences
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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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relatively distant or remote from a center or middle
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having slanting or sloping direction, course, or position; inclined
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stubbornly adhering to an attitude or opinion; hard to control or treat
obtain  Speak Example sentences
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appointee; candidate
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relatively distant or remote from a center or middle
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get hold of; gain possession of; acquire, in any way
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flow over; cover with, or as with, water or other fluid; spread over; flow over the brim of
odyssey  Speak Example sentences
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traditional; conservative in belief; adhering to established faith, especially in religion
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long, eventful journey; extended adventurous voyage or trip
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coming nearer; approaching
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representation of common ground between two things; extend over and cover a part of
omen  Speak Example sentences
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threatening; foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
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make neutral and thus inoffensive
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coming nearer; approaching
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any indication or action regarded as a foreshowing; phenomenon supposed to portend good or evil