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to reduce
The pressure was ALLEVIATED once the exam was over.
ele-vate |
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customary, conforming
This lecture was not very CONVENTIONAL because there was a lot of music involved.
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To differ, not very normal
In middle school, I DEVIATED myself from the popular group.
de-viate |
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To exclude from
That girl was being OSTRACIZED because she had an odd apperence.
ost-rac-size |
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Extensive
Motivational speakers must be PERVASIVE to get their thought out there.
per-vase-ive |
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jarring sound, sour note
The singer hit such a high note, it almost sounded CACOPHONY.
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Clean cut look, dignified apperance
All cunductors have a nice DECORUM.
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Skills used within a particular setting
You need to have REPERTOIRE in the food industry to get a good paying job.
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outdoors, open air
San Jose has a lot of great ALFRESCO areas to visit. |
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Smart alec remark
I always give BON MOT answers if I think the question is a bad one.
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The good life
My daughter is living a DOLCE VITA life these days.
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right here & now when it comes to feelings/emotions
My mood changes when it comes to my surroundings. Its much like ZEITGEIST.
tist-gist-zit |
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unselfish
That cop is a very MAGNANIMOUS one.
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stable state, level land
Standing on such a high PLATEAU of land can make you feel free.
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Through, comeletely.
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preform |
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to stand or be placed
root
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fear of
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claustrophobia |
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An annoying sound
The baby's crying was very audible.
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Clean cut apperence
Some teachers have a very decorum look.
day-core-um |
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Skills used in a specfic occupation.
You need a certain repertoire to run a company of your own.
rep-ra-tware |
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Untouched
That stream looked to be in pristine condition.
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