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even
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/ˈi.vən/
Used to stress something surprising or unexpected.
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last
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/læst/
Coming after all others; final.
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ever
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/ˈɛvɚ/
At any time.
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dead
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/dɛd/
No longer alive.
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already
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/ɑlˈɹɛdi/
Before now or before a particular time.
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actually
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/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/
used to say what is really true, especially when it is surprising
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whole
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/hoʊl/
Complete; with no part missing.
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alone
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/əˈloʊn/
Without any other people.
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lost
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/lɔst/
Unable to find your way.
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probably
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/ˈpɹɑ.bə.bli/
Almost certainly; very likely.
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exactly
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/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/
In a way that is completely correct or precise.
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crazy
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/ˈkreɪ.zi/
Very foolish, strange, or hard to believe.
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quite
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/ˈkwaɪt/
To a fairly large degree; rather.
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anyway
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/ˈɛniweɪ/
Regardless of what was said before; in spite of that.
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almost
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/ˈɔlˌmoʊst/
Very nearly, but not completely.
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able
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/ˈeɪbəl/
having the power, skill, or chance to do something
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anymore
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/ˌɛn.iˈmɔɹ/
Any longer; from now on (used in negatives and questions).
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stupid
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/ˈstupɪd/
Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense.
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clear
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/klɪɹ/
Easy to understand, see, or hear.
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alive
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/əˈlaɪv/
Living; not dead.
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ahead
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/əˈhɛd/
In front, or in the direction you are facing or moving.
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alright
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/aːˈɹiːt/
Good enough; satisfactory; okay.
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perfect¹
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/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/
Having no faults or mistakes; as good as it can possibly be.
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perhaps
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/pɚˈhæps/
Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.
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serious
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/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/
Important and possibly worrying; not small or trivial.
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scared
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/skɛ(ə)ɹd/
Feeling fear; frightened.
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possible
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/ˈpɑ.sə.bəl/
Able to happen or exist.
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finally
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/ˈfɑɪ.nə.li/
After a long time or delay; at last.
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sweet
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/swit/
Having the taste of sugar.
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rather
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/ˈræðɚ/
To a fairly large degree; quite.
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lucky
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/ˈlʌki/
Having good luck; helped by good fortune.
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somewhere
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/ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/
In or at a place that is not stated or not known exactly.
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careful
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/ˈkɛɹfəl/
Giving attention to what you do so you avoid danger, mistakes, or harm.
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secret
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/ˈsiː.kɹɪt/
known to only a few people and kept hidden from others
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straight
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/stɹeɪt/
Going in one direction without bending or curving.
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mad
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/ˈmæd/
Angry or annoyed.
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quick
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/kwɪk/
Moving or able to move with speed; fast.
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worried
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/ˈwʌɹ.id/
Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.
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missing
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/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
Not where it should be; lost and unable to be found.
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strange
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/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/
Unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand.
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worse
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/wɝs/
Comparative of bad; of lower quality or in a poorer condition.
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completely
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/kəmˈpliːtli/
In every way; totally.
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instead
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/ɪnˈstɛd/
In place of something else; as a different choice.
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definitely
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/ˈdɛfənətli/
Without any doubt; certainly.
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certainly
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/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/
Without any doubt; definitely.
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seriously
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/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs li/
In a serious way; treating something as important and not as a joke.
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forever
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/fəˈɹɛvɚ/
For all future time; permanently.
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frank
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/ˈfɹæŋk/
Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
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lovely
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/ˈlʌv.li/
Very beautiful or attractive.
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simple
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/ˈsɪmpəl/
Easy to do or understand; not difficult.
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normal
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/ˈnɔɹ.məl/
Usual, ordinary, or expected; not strange or surprising.
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certain
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/ˈsɝ.tən/
Completely sure that something is true.
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deep
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/diːp/
Going a long way down from the top or surface.
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major
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/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/
Very large, important, or serious.
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broken
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/ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/
No longer working properly
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private
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/ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/
Meant for one particular person or group, not for everyone.
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especially
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/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/
More than usual; to a greater degree than normal.
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French
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/fɹɛnt͡ʃ/
of or relating to France, its people, language, or culture
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impossible
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/ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bəl/
Not able to be done or to happen.
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upset²
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/ʌpˈsɛt/
Unhappy, worried, or distressed.
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huge
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/hjud͡ʒ/
Extremely large in size or amount.
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max
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/mæks/
At the most; no more than.
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suddenly
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/ˈsʌd.ən.li/
Quickly and without warning.
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worst
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/wɜrst/
Superlative of bad; of the lowest quality or in the poorest condition.
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final
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/ˈfaɪn(ə)l/
Coming last; happening at the end.
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everywhere
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/ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/
In or to every place; in all places.
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further
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/ˈfɝ.ðɚ/
To a greater extent or degree.
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surprised
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/sɚˈpɹaɪzd/
Feeling or showing surprise because something unexpected has happened.
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apart
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/əˈpɑɹt/
Separated by a distance in space or time.
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low
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/ˈloʊ/
Smaller than usual in amount, level, or degree.
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closed
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/kloʊzd/
Not open, so that you cannot pass through or get in.
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upstairs
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/ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/
On or to a higher floor of a building.
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indeed
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/ɪnˈdid/
Used to add emphasis or confirm that something is true.
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silly
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/ˈsɪl.i/
Foolish or showing a lack of good sense, often in an amusing way.
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complete
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/kəmˈpliːt/
Having all the necessary parts; whole.
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however
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/haʊˈɛvɚ/
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what was said before.
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fresh
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/fɹɛʃ/
Recently made, picked, or produced; not old or stale.
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empty
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/ˈɛm(p).ti/
Containing nothing or no one
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apparently
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/əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/
According to what you have heard or read, though you are not certain.
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extra
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/ˈɛkstɹə/
More than what is usual, expected, or needed; additional.
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heavy
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/ˈhev.i/
Weighing a lot; hard to lift or move.
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wild
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/waɪld/
Living or growing in nature, not kept or raised by people.
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simply
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/ˈsɪmpli/
Only; nothing more than.
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asleep
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/əˈsliːp/
Sleeping.
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awful
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/ˈɔfəl/
Very bad or unpleasant.
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local
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/ˈloʊ.kl̩/
Belonging to or found in the area where you live.
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excellent
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/ˈɛkslənt/
Extremely good; of the highest quality.
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common
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/ˈkɑ.mən/
Happening or found often; usual.
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necessary
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/ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/
Needed in order to do or achieve something.
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flying
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/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Able to fly or moving through the air.
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clearly
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/ˈklɪɚli/
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
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hardly
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/ˈhɑɹdli/
Almost not; only to a very small degree.
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possibly
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/ˈpɑ.sɪ.bli/
Perhaps; maybe.
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powerful
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/ˈpaʊɚfl̩/
Having great power, strength, or effect.
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national
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/ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/
Relating to a whole nation or country.
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natural
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/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/
Existing in nature and not made or caused by people.
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