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contend
A hammer was found next to her body, wich prosecutor contend was used to bludgeon her and sexualy assult her. |
V. to state something is true or is a fact
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weep
Her sister started quietly weeping when that case was called. |
V. to cry tears
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devastating
During the devastating December 2004 Indian ocean tsunami, there was little to no warning and confusion about the impending waves. |
ADJ. causing a lot of damage or destruction
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impending
During the devastating December 2004 Indian ocean tsunami, there was little to no warning and confusion about the impending waves. |
ADJ. describes an event, usually something unpleasant or unwanted, that is going to happen soon
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eradicate
The tsunami eradicated entire coastal communities the morning after Christmas, killing 230,000 people. |
V. to get rid of completely or destroy something bad
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catastrophe
The president tells a news conference that the country faces "a catastrophe of such unthinkable magnitude that it will require a giant effort" for Chile to recover. |
N. a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction
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Impart
My mother imparted her daily truths so she could help my older brothers and me rise above our circumstances. |
V. to give something a particular feeling, quality or taste
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rise above
My mother imparted her daily truths so she could help my older brothers and me rise above our circumstances. |
V. to not allow something bad to affect your behavior or upset you
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Crammed with
It was crammed with daily mysteries and adventures. |
V. filled with
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Dole out
My brothers and I would peer into the medicinal herb shop, watching old Li dole out onto a stiff sheet of white paper the right amount of insect shells |
V. to measure out
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Ailing
Li dole out onto a stiff sheet of white paper the right amount of insect shells, saffron-colored seeds, and pungent leaves for his ailing customers. |
ADJ. in pain
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Gurgle
old-country people sat cracking roasted watermelon seeds with their golden teeth and scattering the husks to an impatient gathering of gurgling pigeons. |
V. To make a soft sound deep in the throat
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