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circumvent  Speak Example sentences
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pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
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predicament; state of uncertainty or between equally unfavorable options
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surround an enemy; enclose or entrap; beat by cleverness and wit
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detect; perceive
counterfeit  Speak Example sentences
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having foresight; fortuneteller
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a piece of music of a mournful character, to accompany funeral rites; funeral hymn
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capable of being accomplished or brought about
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make a copy of, usually with the intent to defraud; forge
defunct  Speak Example sentences
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serving as model; outstanding; typical
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violate with violence, especially to sacred place
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be unsteady in purpose or action, as from loss of courage or confidence
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dead; no longer in use or existence
depravity  Speak Example sentences
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extreme corruption or degradation; wickedness
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dead; no longer in use or existence
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carefully aware of all circumstances; cautious
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a writing directed or sent to a person or persons; a written communication; letter
deprecate  Speak Example sentences
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express disapproval of; protest against; belittle
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lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
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serve as an example of; embody
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treating all parts or aspects without omission; comprehensive
desecrate  Speak Example sentences
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crazy; frenetic
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violate with violence, especially to sacred place
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strip leaves or branches from; cause leaves of plant, tree, or forest to fall off, especially by use of chemicals
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willingness to carry out the wishes of others; great respect
despondent  Speak Example sentences
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conflict; lack of agreement among persons, groups, or things
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feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn; express sorrow or grief over; regret
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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
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foolish or silly, especially in self-satisfied way
dirge  Speak Example sentences
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secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
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open or liable to objection or debate; liable to cause disapproval
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lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger
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a piece of music of a mournful character, to accompany funeral rites; funeral hymn
enigma  Speak Example sentences
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secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
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lie; mislead; attempt to conceal the truth
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expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death
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puzzle; difficult problem
epicure  Speak Example sentences
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serving as model; outstanding; typical
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a person with refined taste, especially in food and wine
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secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
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consider; think about carefully; weigh