The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."
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After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
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harsh
extol
drab
augment
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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."
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The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
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commonplace
celebrated
egotist
gravity
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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."
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The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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derivative
pale
exalt
implement
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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."
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The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
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serenity
lurid
sparing
naive
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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."