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decretory
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/ˈdɛkrɪˌtɔri/
of the nature of a decree; decisive or definitive
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decuple
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/ˈdɛkjəpəl/
tenfold; to multiply by ten
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deducible
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/dɪˈdusəbəl/
able to be inferred by reasoning
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defenseless
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/dɪˈfɛnsləs/
lacking any means of protection or defense
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defiled
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/dɪˈfaɪld/
made impure, dirty, or desecrated
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delirious
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/dɪˈlɪriəs/
in a confused, excited state; wildly ecstatic
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demiss
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/dɪˈmɪs/
humble or submissive; downcast (archaic)
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demonical
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/dɪˈmɑnɪkəl/
of or relating to a demon; fiendish or devilish
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demonstrable
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/dɪˈmɑnstrəbəl/
capable of being shown or logically proved
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demonstratedly
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/dɪˈmɑnstreɪtɪdli/
in a manner that has been clearly shown or proven
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demonstrative
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/dɪˈmɑnstrətɪv/
openly expressive of feelings; or a word pointing to a referent
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denunciative
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/dɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪtɪv/
expressing strong condemnation or denunciation
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denunciatory
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/dɪˈnʌnsiəˌtɔri/
characterized by open condemnation or censure
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dependently
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/dɪˈpɛndəntli/
in a manner reliant on or contingent upon something else
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derisory
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/dɪˈraɪsəri/
ridiculously small or inadequate; meriting derision
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derogatory
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/dɪˈrɑɡəˌtɔri/
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude; belittling
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describable
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/dɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
capable of being described in words
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desertful
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/dɪˈzɝtfəl/
deserving of reward or merit; meritorious
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designedly
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/dɪˈzaɪnɪdli/
intentionally; on purpose
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desirous
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/dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing a strong wish for something
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despairful
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/dɪˈspɛrfəl/
full of or marked by despair; hopeless
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destructible
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/dɪˈstrʌktəbəl/
capable of being destroyed
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determinative
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/dɪˈtɝmɪnətɪv/
serving to decide or define; a deciding factor or marker
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devilishly
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/ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/
in a mischievous or fiendish way; or extremely
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dexterous
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/ˈdɛkstrəs/
skillful with the hands or mentally adroit
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diagnostic
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/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑstɪk/
relating to the identification of a disease or problem
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dicky
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/ˈdɪki/
unsound or unsteady; or a detachable shirt front
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digitally
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/ˈdɪdʒɪtəli/
by means of digital technology; or with the fingers
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discontinuously
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/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəsli/
in an intermittent or broken manner; not continuously
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discriminative
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/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪv/
making or able to make fine distinctions; selective
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discriminatory
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/dɪˈskrɪmɪnəˌtɔri/
making unjust distinctions, especially on the basis of group
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disdainfully
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/dɪsˈdeɪnfəli/
with contempt or scorn
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disheartening
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/dɪsˈhɑrtənɪŋ/
causing a loss of hope or enthusiasm; discouraging
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dishonestly
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/dɪsˈɑnəstli/
in a manner that is deceitful or lacking in integrity
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disjointed
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/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking coherent connection; rambling and disconnected
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disjunct
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/dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/
disjoined or disconnected; separate and distinct
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disobedient
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/ˌdɪsəˈbidiənt/
failing or refusing to obey rules or authority
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displeased
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/dɪsˈplizd/
feeling annoyance or dissatisfaction
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disposable
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/dɪsˈpoʊzəbəl/
intended to be used once and then thrown away
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disproportionate
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/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənət/
too large or too small in comparison with something else
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disproven
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/dɪsˈpruvən/
shown to be false or invalid
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disputably
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/dɪsˈpjutəbli/
in a manner open to question or argument
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disputatious
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/ˌdɪspjuˈteɪʃəs/
fond of or given to argument and debate; contentious
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dissatisfactory
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/ˌdɪsætɪsˈfæktəri/
failing to meet expectations or give satisfaction
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dissertation
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/ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a long formal treatise, especially one written for a doctoral degree
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dissonant
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/ˈdɪsənənt/
lacking harmony; clashing or discordant
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distributable
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/dɪsˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
able to be shared out or apportioned among recipients
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divan
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/dɪˈvæn/
a long low sofa or couch without back or arms
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divers
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/ˈdaɪvərz/
various; several (archaic or literary)
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diversely
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/daɪˈvɜrsli/
in various different ways; with variety
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diversified
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/daɪˈvɜrsɪfaɪd/
varied; spread across different kinds to reduce risk
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divinatory
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/dɪˈvɪnətɔri/
relating to or used in foretelling the future by supernatural means
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doable
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/ˈduəbəl/
able to be done; feasible
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documental
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/ˌdɑkjəˈmɛntəl/
of or relating to documents; documentary
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dodgy
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/ˈdɑdʒi/
dishonest, unreliable, or of doubtful quality (British informal)
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dormitive
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/ˈdɔrmɪtɪv/
tending to induce sleep; soporific
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dovish
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/ˈdʌvɪʃ/
favoring peace or conciliatory policies over confrontation
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downcast
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/ˈdaʊnkæst/
feeling dejected; directed downward
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downwardly
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/ˈdaʊnwərdli/
in a downward direction or toward a lower level
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downy
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/ˈdaʊni/
covered with or resembling soft fine feathers or hair
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dreamlike
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/ˈdrimlaɪk/
having the surreal or unreal quality of a dream
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drooping
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/ˈdrupɪŋ/
hanging or sagging downward limply
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drunken
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/ˈdrʌŋkən/
intoxicated by or relating to alcohol
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duple
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/ˈdupəl/
consisting of two parts, especially having two beats per measure
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duteous
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/ˈdutiəs/
dutiful and obedient (literary)
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earsplitting
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/ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/
extremely loud and harsh to the ear
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earthy
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/ˈɝθi/
resembling soil; plainly natural or coarsely direct
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easterly
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/ˈistɚli/
situated toward or coming from the east
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economically
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/ˌikəˈnɑmɪkli/
in a way relating to the economy or to thrift
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edgy
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/ˈɛʤi/
tense and nervous, or daringly unconventional
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edible
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/ˈɛdəbəl/
fit or safe to be eaten
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edificatory
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/ˈɛdɪfɪkəˌtɔri/
tending to instruct or improve morally (rare)
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edificial
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/ˌɛdəˈfɪʃəl/
of or relating to a building or edifice (rare)
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edifyingly
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/ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋli/
in a manner that instructs or improves morally
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efficaciously
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/ˌɛfəˈkeɪʃəsli/
in a way that produces the intended result effectively
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effulgent
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/ɪˈfʌlʤənt/
shining brightly; radiant
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effusive
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/ɪˈfjusɪv/
expressing feelings in an unrestrained or gushing way
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eftsoons
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/ɛftˈsunz/
soon afterward; presently (archaic)
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egocentric
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/ˌiɡoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
thinking only of oneself; self-centered
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egoistical
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/ˌiɡoʊˈɪstɪkəl/
excessively concerned with one's own interests; selfish
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egotistical
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/ˌiɡoʊˈtɪstɪkəl/
excessively conceited or self-important
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elative
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/ˈɛlətɪv/
of a grammatical case expressing motion out of something
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electromagnetic
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/ɪˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
relating to the interrelation of electric currents and magnetism
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electronegative
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/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈnɛɡətɪv/
tending to attract electrons and form a negative charge
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elephantic
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/ˌɛləˈfæntɪk/
of or resembling an elephant; huge and ponderous
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elephantlike
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/ˈɛləfəntˌlaɪk/
resembling an elephant in size, shape, or manner
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eloquently
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/ˈɛləkwəntli/
in a fluent and persuasive manner of speaking
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elsewise
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/ˈɛlsˌwaɪz/
in another way; otherwise (archaic or dialectal)
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emblematic
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/ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk/
serving as a symbol of something
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emotionless
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/ɪˈmoʊʃənləs/
showing or feeling no emotion; impassive
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emotive
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/ɪˈmoʊtɪv/
arousing or expressing strong feeling
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employable
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/ɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/
having skills or qualities that make one suitable for work
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empyreal
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/ɛmˈpɪriəl/
relating to the highest heaven; celestial (literary)
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encouragingly
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/ɛnˈkɝɪʤɪŋli/
in a way that gives support, confidence, or hope
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enlightened
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/ɛnˈlaɪtənd/
having or showing rational, tolerant, and informed views
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ensuingly
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/ɛnˈsuɪŋli/
in a way that follows as a consequence or afterward (rare)
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