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thermometer
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The thermometer was broken.
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retrieve
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Will you be able to retrieve the passwords?
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porous
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This type of stone is porous.
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chronic
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She seems to have a chronic illness.
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menial
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Many consider this type of work menial.
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rue
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I rue the day I lost that job.
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scribble
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Let's not scribble on our desks.
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subtraction
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We need to learn subtraction before multiplication.
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conference
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The conference lasts all week.
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trespass
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If you trespass, you will be arrested.
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residue
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The residue was being analyzed at the lab.
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composure
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I need to regain my composure before speaking again.
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allude
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The writings allude to something no one remembers.
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inference
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If this inference is correct, then the research was worthwhile.
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inspect
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They will inspect the food before it is sold.
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bias
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My bias has held me back from being fair.
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neglect
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I don't want to neglect my duties.
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epitaph
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The epitaph was inspiring and sad at the same time.
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scrupulous
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The musician gave a scrupulous performance.
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refrain
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We will refrain from talking during the concert.
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transit
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The transit time will be measured by computer.
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clandestine
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The clandestine activities were recalled in the newspaper.
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