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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."
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"Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
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prune
inscription
exasperation
cunning
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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."
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Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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lenient
buffoonery
strategem
prune
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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
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The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
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compassion
promote
sociable
stern
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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."
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Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
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blowhard
corrective
naive
derivative
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The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."