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crude
"Her earthy manners were not considered appropriate." |
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to fade away, recede
"Watch the tide ebb; it's amazing how it recedes so fast." |
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exhilarated, full of enthusiasm and high spirits
"The ebullient child was in high spirits after being told they were going to Disneyland." |
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air or wind current
"The eddy will help the kite fly." |
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law, command, official public order
"The edict now states that all passengers must wear seatbelts." |
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building
"The new edifice did not fit in with all the other buildings." |
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to instruct morally and spirtually
"Many philosophers can be criticized of attemping to edify readers into accepting their moral beliefs." |
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to erase or make illegible
"The graffiti effaced the store's sign." |
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bubbly, lively
"The effervescent teenage girl was always talking on the phone or computer to her friends." |
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effective, efficient
"The efficacious way of running a race is to run the tangent." |
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stuffed doll; likeness of a person
"There are now effigies of philosophers; I even saw one of Hume." |
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outpouring of gases or vapors
"Many environmentalists look to judge industry effluvia - thinking that the outpouring of gasses is a good indication of waste." |
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impudent boldness; audacity
"The soldier's effrontery is what made everyone think he would continue daringly fighting." |
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brilliantly shining
"The effulgent statue shone for days after he polished it." |
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expressing emotion without restraint
"Cohen's effusive lyrics will describe love without any hint of restraint." |
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