
Description of expatiate (verb) to speak or write at great length; to describe in full
Samples of expatiate There was, undeniably, an issue: whether the nonspecialist had any right to expatiate on scientific matters.
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Description of sallow (adjective) sick; having a sickly yellow coloring
Samples of sallow In his mind that was guarded by grey, disinterested eyes and his sallow tight-drawn forehead, Holly could picture the process of how a match lit in innocence had tumbled upon an incendiary device.
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Description of delectable (adjective) very pleasing; adorable; delightful; delicious
Samples of delectable An assistant master at Eton reported a message from the dean's wife, a delectable woman: We have a new canon here at Durham. The distinctive aroma of chocolate and liqueurs will entice you to view the delectable selection of hand made quality chocolates and fudge made daily at the village confectionery.
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Description of expurgate (verb) to purify of offensive material; to censor
Samples of expurgate Let us expurgate from the immaturity of our environmental thought, that essence of crepuscular darkness which our sciolism leads us to extrapolate into quotidian existence.
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Description of omnipotent (adjective) all-powerful; almighty
Samples of omnipotent Claire Sterling sets out to prove that the Sicilian Mafia is an omnipotent organization rapidly infiltrating the above-ground economy.
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Description of authentic (adjective) real; genuine; trustworthy; reliable
Samples of authentic An authentic diamond will cut glass.
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Description of redolent (adjective) fragrant; sweet-smelling; having the odor of a particular thing; reminiscent of
Samples of redolent These mild, mellow coffees have a full flavor and fragrant bouquet. The redolent aroma of the pie tempted everyone. The restaurant was redolent with the smell of spices.
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Description of chronic (adjective) continuing a long time; habitual; lingering; constant; lasting
Samples of chronic Contracts overseas are one way that Japanese firms can fight back against a chronic shortage of trained programmers. If the glands in the urethra are involved, and chronic infection sets in, there may be fibrous tissue deposited at the sites of the chronic infection, and stricture formation may occur.
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Description of compunction (noun) regret for wrongdoing; remorse; uneasiness of conscience
Samples of compunction North listened to this impassively; when it was over his eyes filled with tears, but these were not necessarily tears of compunction. Without compunction, Fox kicked him awake. So she had no compunction, I think, in allowing your father to be lured into danger, so that the demoiselle would leave the City to follow him.
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Description of provisional (adjective) temporary; for the time being; contingent; interim
Samples of provisional You should apply for a provisional license for the categories of vehicles you want to drive (if you have not already passed a driving test for these categories).
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