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("discreet" means private, circumspect, unobtrusive while the similar word "discrete" means separate, individual) He made some...

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(The noun "conjecture" refers to an opinion or idea that is not based on definite knowledge and is likely guessing. The verb...

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(balmy is warm and fair weather, or used idiomatically to mean crazy)"The balmy weather of Hawaii was a refreshing change from...

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Citizens of Mainland China frequently immigrate to Hong Kong. People who live in Hawaii, when speaking of the contiguous 48...

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(Collaborate: to work jointly on an activity, to work together to produce or create something; to cooperate with an enemy...

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Humans are the top consumer in the world. Consumers use their resources to make a way of life. Producers are the animals and...

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The woman was distraught at the thought that something had happened to her husband. The mother was left distraught after she...

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Passersby are people who are passing by, for example on the street. Sample sentence: We were arguing so loudly that all the...

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Joey got aggressive and punched his little sister, making her cry. The woman was so aggressive over a pair of shoes! Here is an...

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Numerical models are useful in studying wave patterns. A. I am like a Model on the Runway. Example sentence - I enjoy building...

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She was appreciative when the student showed ownership. I was so appreciative to my whole family on Christmas. The audience was...

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That question is offensive!Her speech was found by many to be offensive and discriminating.I am an offensive tackle on the...

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i mercifully helped my sisterHe was merciful, letting them off with a warning instead of a beating.

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I stand in solidarity with you in hating the evil of the world.The workers' solidarity made the boss change his mind.

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You shouldn't lie. I would like to lie down for a while.

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My friend has an expansive lifestyle.My boss weighs 430 pounds, so his gigantic pants, with a seat that's about four feet ...

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The writer stared down at the great expanse of blank page, wondering how to begin.The estate included a great green expanse of...

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The state governor gave the condemned man a last minute reprieve.Snow days give youngsters a reprieve from attending school.

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People in positions of trust, such as teacher, doctor, judge, or legislator, necessarily come under closer scrutiny to ensure...

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Adjective: A grand staircase rose to the throne. Noun: I won two grand at the casino! The view from the cliff was very grand. ...

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Did you see that stray cat run across the street.You can't stray very far off the path.That stray cat has returned.

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"You are cordially invited to my party." It means respectfully. John was cordially invited to the Uniqua's wedding You are...

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catastrophe, philanthropy, Anthony

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I advertised my products in the front door of the market. Advertising your yard sale will bring a lot more people to spend their...

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Frenemy is slang, and not an actual word so it isn't used by most people in formal conversation. But in slang, it was created...

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The young boy had created an imaginary world full of fanciful characters. The suggestion was obviously a fanciful one, one that...

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I was not reassured by the fact that no-one disagreed with me.

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The judges in the competition needed to be impartial. I was glad to have an impartial judge for the talent contest It is not...

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The company had introduced several initiatives designed to reduce wastage.

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You can use the word synonymous in a sentence like this: Sarah's personality is synonymous to Ivy's. P.s. Synonymous means-...

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Like this "One was real, the other was ersatz"

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The gymnast lost her balance and fell off the beam. She will balance the weight. Students must balance their play time and...

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I am very cynical when I hear politicians making promises. The announcement of lower taxes was greeted with cynical skepticism. ...

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The supplicant begged the king for food.

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i know a good website to get some good synonym sentances. you should type in: synonynm and antonim sentances and then you can...

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It was tedious work but they enjoyed each other's company. I finished the tedious assignment in record time. I find assembly...

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Living a vicarious existence is not as fulfilling as that of your hero.The parents lived vicariously through their child. He...

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("Equivocate" means to say something but not to express any opinion.) "The politician was known to equivocate if asked about gay...

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He was able to overcome his difficult childhood and is now a happy, successful father of three. Victims inside the burning home...

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She will try her best to do well on her test.

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-"Hit me baby one more time!" -Nobody puts baby in the corner. -Rock a bye baby, on the treetop..... etc. -"Out of the mouths...

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It's such a fluke that we crossed paths again after all these years.A husband and wife with the same birthday is quite a...

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She carefully labeled all of her new school supplies with a permanent marker.Will he have a permanent scar once the stitches are...

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Even though the twins keep her busy. she's contemplating having one more child. Just as I was contemplating a job change, my...

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She decided to practice polyandry and got herself a second husband. "Most religions are against polyandry" [it means "many men",...

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The abbreviation is 'Est.' .

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To be of use or advantage to; help: Nothing could avail the dying patient. To be of use, value, or advantage; serve: Halfway...

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In this context the verb 'right' means 'to set right', to restore to a correct, frequently upright, position.'The vessel was...

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The life of Mother Theresa embodies all that is good about the human spirit. That massive tax hike embodies all that wrong with...

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The evidence substantiated her claim to the property. The scientist substantiated the discovery with primary evidence. Will you...

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'Happens" just happened to be the fourth word that was sent forth in the example questioning sentence.

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The Russians claim that the the American story of sending a man to moon is specious.

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I've become more of an extrovert ever since I became a DJ. A performer is usually an extrovert. That person is a real extrovert;...

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how do you use attenuation in a sentence? After his heart transplant, he was given special medicine to prevent rejection, these...

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The balanced structure was so unstable that it could collapse at any moment.

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i put permanent marker all over my beautiful white wedding dressShe carefully labeled all of her new school supplies with a...

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Climbing Mt. Everest was the most thrilling experience Lucy had ever had.

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Only the coastal areas of Africa were colonized by European countries at the time of the Berlin Conference.

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Trundle means to roll, move on wheels, or walk with a rolling gait. The trundle bed rolls beneath the day bed. I will trundle to...

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It was such a windy day and the flag flapped so furiously that we decided to take it down.

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The whales fluke (tail fin) gracefully controlled the movement of the whale. Fluke - accidental good luck. What a fluke! He won...

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Generally I like to go swimming, but sometimes I prefer just to lie on the beach. Generally speaking, most kids like macaroni and...

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One plus one is two ( 1+1=2)

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My daughter in law withheld a toy from my granddaughter who then threw a tantrum and threw a dumbbell at my roommate's...

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A few ways of using "recant" in a sentence are: During the news conference, Joe decided it was best to recant his explanation of...

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The word bluff is both a noun and a verb. Example uses:As a noun: Sean's bluff was obvious, making the other players reap the...

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The double indemnity policy paid twice the face amount for accidental death.The creditors sought an indemnity against the company...

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The children could not sing the song in tune. I wish I knew the name of the catchy tune I heard on the radio.

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I believe that deism is all that is required to believe in God. That we as human beings may reason without resorting to any form...

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He never can reach his goals because they are so grandiose.Richard had three grandiose schemes to chose from, each as good as the...

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Nobody in Mr. Hanson's fifth grade math class understood negative numbers, but Joseph did especially badly with them. "Bad" is...

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She tendentiously espoused her particular solution at every opportunity. Her regular espousal of her particular solution was...

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Can it be existed or just exist, if it can be existed or anything like that you can put "i existed when my mom gave birth to me"...

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You wouldn't use it at all, as there is no such word. Do you mean 'ascribe'?

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You didn't write a sentence, you wrote a question. So there isn't a third word in that "sentence." Or if you are trying to be a...

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Repression is a noun that means the unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind; the act...

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At my cousin's house, I found a spoon in auntie's fork drawer!

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The funeral home was filled with lachrymose people. Definition of Lachrymose: (adj.) given to tears or weeping; causing to shed...

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Hostility is a noun for "angry feelings or angry reaction towards someone". Gertrude was surprised by John's hostility. Too...

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i bid you a fair valediction but i must leaveI bid you all a fond valediction, but I must move on.

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you are a dumb@ss, how could u not know that Although the little girl prefers wearing dresses, she wore jeans last Saturday and...

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He toiled in the field day after day. In west Java workers toil in the onion fields under armed police guard. Toil to make...

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An augur is a soothsayer, seer, or someone who today, would loosely be called a "fortune teller". It can be either a noun or a...

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The actual value of gasoline is 45 cents per liter. The rest is tax and profit that the ordinary people never see. I saw the...

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To be peeved- its a verb Examples: I am really peeved at you (I am really angry/annoyed at you) She is really peeved at him...

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I will make you a proposal, if you finish all the laundry, folded and put away, I will take you to the mall. Initially the boss...

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Example sentence - Mother purchases our groceries every Wednesday. Because I continuously asked my parents to buy me a pet, they...

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Your mistakes cause me much vexation.Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs when a baby's incessant crying causes such intense vexation in a...

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The sponge absorbed all the water in the sink.The tiny sponge didn't absorb the entire spill.

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If everyone arrives promptly, we can begin the class on time."Please arrive promptly for the bus otherwise you will miss it"

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To celebrate the first day of our summer holiday we all chucked water bombs at each other.The USA dropped an atomic bomb on Japan...

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it means a kind action, or an action of good faith.

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(Reject means to cast away, or to spurn. As a noun it means something rejected.)"Susan decided to reject John's advances because...

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The judge stated there was no precedent for allowing the defendant to skip the fine.I was so nervous when I shook the presidents...

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Poor people can not sustain their families without working hard. Many people can not sustain pain, hunger and poverty for long.

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The noun form is financials for the adjective financial. Example sentence:The company has three days left to post its financials...

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He submitted an application.

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Locusts annually swarm in numbers of biblical proportions.

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Our library uses the Dewey Decimal System.Is socialism a better system of government than communism?After she earned her degree,...

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The young professor achieved tenure after only four years of teaching at the University.

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