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sinister  Speak Example sentences
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crush something into a flat shape
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suggesting or threatening evil
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tie with rope; fasten or restrict with rope or chain
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large candle or lamp giving flaring flame; flashlight
snatch  Speak Example sentences
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false; counterfeit; forged; illogical
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avoid deliberately; keep away from
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crush something into a flat shape
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grasp or seize hastily, eagerly, or suddenly
somber  Speak Example sentences
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a peaceful, calm state, without noise, violence, or worry
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gloomy; depressing or grave; dull or dark in color
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avoid deliberately; keep away from
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rude; sullenly ill-humored; gloomy; threatening, as of weather conditions
specialized  Speak Example sentences
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developed or designed for a special activity or function
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gloomy; depressing or grave; dull or dark in color
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grasp or seize hastily, eagerly, or suddenly
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having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying
spin  Speak Example sentences
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depot; storehouse for goods and merchandise
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rude; sullenly ill-humored; gloomy; threatening, as of weather conditions
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turn round rapidly; move round rapidly; move swiftly
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cunning; full of tricks; skill in deception
stabilize  Speak Example sentences
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open and shut the eye rapidly; blink; wink
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become stable or more stable
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unnecessary repetition, especially for the same sense in different words; redundancy
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the carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels
strife  Speak Example sentences
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drink or imbibe in small quantities; take in with lips in small quantities, like liquid; draw into the mouth; suck up
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capable of being stretched or extended; ductile
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earnest endeavor; violent or angry disagreement
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unique; extraordinary; being only one
sullen  Speak Example sentences
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lonely; solitary; desolate; gloomy; dismal; affected with ill humor
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the carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels
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wood or collection of trees, shrubs
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interfere in a harmful manner; alter improperly
tamper  Speak Example sentences
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earnest endeavor; violent or angry disagreement
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contest; sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
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tie with rope; fasten or restrict with rope or chain
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interfere in a harmful manner; alter improperly
tentacle  Speak Example sentences
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lonely; solitary; desolate; gloomy; dismal; affected with ill humor
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state of extreme confusion or agitation; commotion or tumult
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science of God or religion
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a long, thin arm of some sea animals, such as the octopus and jellyfish