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meticulously (adv)
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Very carefully
He meticulously walked through crime ridden neighborhood. |
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pensively (adv)
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Thoughtfully, often with sadness
The boy sat pensively each time a world disaster stuck thinking about how he could fix it. |
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undaunted (adj)
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Not held back by fear
I was undaunted when faced with the bully at school. |
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emblazoned (v)
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displayed brilliantly
The JumboTron at Yankee Stadium emblazoned player stats and video clips throughout the game. |
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gleaned (v)
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collected; often refers to collecting the last bits of grain
My brother had to stay outside until the last soda can was gleaned from the pool. |
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reverberated (v)
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Echoed
My voice reverberated in the cave. |
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ebbed (v)
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weakened or lessened
The vaccine was ebbed to help the immune system. |
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temerity (n)
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foolish or rash boldness;recklessness
My mom was embarrased by our temerity. |
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maverick
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A person who takes an independant stand.a
Pat Tillman was a maverick to the USA and its army |
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formidable(a)
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causing fear or dread
My dad was put a formidable look on his face after i got a f in math. |
