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TermDefinitionSentenceSynonyms
Tussock a tuft or clamp of growing grass My hair looks like tussock when I get up in the morning.
Candor the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness
Delinquent failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense; person who is a delinquent in nature The delinquent was always in trouble & never did his work.
Hoist to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance The man hoisted his boxes onto the truck, because he was moving.
Blemish to destroy or diminish the perfection of: a mark that detracts from appearance She was embarrassed because she had an blemish on her face
Chronic continuing a long time or recurring frequently The chronic pain in her legs made her not want to walk.
Congeal to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, by cooling or freezing The freeze pops congealed into a solid ice
Emollient having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medical substance The masseuse used an emollient to help her customer relax.
Gyrate to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl At the dance, some of the girls were gyrating their hips.
Justifiable that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible Killing the man was justifiable because it was self defense.
Valor boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic The knights valor proved him to be the most brave knight.
Secluded sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc The man was stuck on a secluded island for 10 years.
Inscrutable not easily understood; mysterious; unfathomable The girl always put up a facade, that's why she was so inscrutable.
Liable legally responsible When he signed the adoption papers, he was now liable for the little girl.
Monotone a single tone without harmony or variation in pitch His monotone voice made our conversation extremely boring.
Obstinate firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion; not yielding The obstinate girl never listened to her mother & always got in trouble.
Subservient servile; excessively submissive; obsequious The subservient child, always listened to her mothers rules.
Trajectory the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or like in flight The trajectory of the ball sent it flying through the net.
Skitter to go, run, or glide lightly or rapidly The coin skittered across the table and onto the floor.
Rave to talk wildly, as in delirium The girl raved about her parents not letting her go out to the party.
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