The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.
verb
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Delay
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linger -
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.
verb
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Wet
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dunk -
To dip or submerge something in liquid.
Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.
noun
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Happy
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bliss -
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
When Jack and Bertha compared themselves to their friends battling the snowstorms up North, they felt that lying on the Florida beach was practically bliss
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aspiration -
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
She worked day and night to fulfill her aspiration of opening a bakery.
adjective
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Good
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splendid -
Magnificent; very impressive
The five-star villa came with a splendid view of the ocean.
adjective
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Powerless
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penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
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Good
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sacred -
Something that is considered to be of divine or religious significance, often regarded with deep respect and reverence.
The ancient temple was a sacred site, where people traveled from all over the world to see.
noun
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Dirty
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splotch -
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid
The fashionable skirt had splotches of black and red that created a striking design.
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Dangerous
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outbreak -
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.
verb
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Uncomfortable
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bristle -
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
In the darkness lit by only the moon, Warren's hair bristled at the creepy sounds around him.
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Weak
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fragile -
Easily broken or damaged.
Annette considered buying the beautiful lamp, but she thought it might be too fragile for a house with young children.
