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To cause to move or turn sideways. Part of Speech: Verb Variation: Sidle: Noun |
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A lump or mass especially of earth or clay Part of Speech: Noun Variation: Cloddish=adjective/Cloddishly-adverb Synonym: Dirt, Lump |
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To fret and wear away by friction; to exasperate Part of Speech: Verb Variation: Gall=Noun (exasperation) Synonym: Abrade, Irritate |
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To talk in a persistently dll or monotonous tone; to pass, proceed, or walk in a dull, drowsy, or indifferent manner. Part of Speech: Verb Variations: Droner=Noun/Droningly=Adverb |
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A blow or gesture made by the sudden forcible straightening of a finger curled up against a thumb. Part of Speech: Verb Synonym: Flick |
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A social outcast. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Outsider |
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Promptness in response; cheerful readiness. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Eagerness Variation: Alacritous=Adjective |
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Past tense of smite. Smite: To strike sharply or heavily, especially with hard or an implement held in the hand. Part of Speech: Verb Synonym: Strike |
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Marked by majestic dignity or grandeur. Part of Speech: Adjective Synonym: Dignified, Grand |
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To strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties. Part of Speech: Verb Synonym: Compete |
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An accessory item of clothing or equipment - usually used in the plural. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Accessory, Equipment |
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Fretful or peevish. Part of Speech: Averb Synonym: Irritable Variation: Pettish=Adjective/Pettishness=Noun |
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Mournful; especially: exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful Part of Speech: Adjective Synonym: Mournful Variation: Lugubriously=Adverb/Lugubriousness=Noun |
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Having or expressing little or no sensibility Part of Speech: Adjective Synonym: Impassive Variation: Stolidly=Adverb |
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A judicial or official inquiry or examination especially before a jury. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Inquiry |
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Ready to take place; especially hanging threateningly over one's head. Part of Speech: Adjective Synonym: Impending, Pending, Threatening Variation: Immenintly=Adverb |
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A conclusion deduced by surmise or guesswork. Part of Speech: Verb Synonym: Guess, Estimate |
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Hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks. Part of Speech: Adverb Synonym: Cautious Variation: Chary=Adjective |
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Rich in significance or implication (such as a "pregnant pause". Part of Speech: Adjective Synonym: Meaningful, Profound Variation: Pregnantly=Adverb |
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The quality or state of being notorious. Notorious: Generally known and talked of; especially: widely and unfavorably known. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Fame Variation: Notorious=Adjective |
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Moderation in action, thought or feeling. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Restraint |
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Hesitant in acting or speaking through lack or self-confidence. Part of Speech: Adjective Synonym: Reserved (shy) Variation: Diffidently=Adverb |
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A large cask or barrel. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Cask |
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To apply something to a surface in hasty or crude strokes. Part of Speech: Verb Synonym: Smear |
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Something that decorates or beautiful. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Decoration Variation: Embellishing=Verb/Embellish=Verb |
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Calm expression (especially facial expression) or mental composure. Part of Speech: Noun |
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One of two equal parts. Part of Speech: Noun Synonym: Half |
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