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Question American English Answer American English
candidly
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honestly
Candidly speaking, if I were him, I would not have waited this long.
Back and forth
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moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one
She swayed gently back and forth to the music.
Peony
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a garden plant with large red, pink, or white flowers
Out of the gravel there are peonies growing.
loose
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not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Wear comfortable, loose clothing to your exercise class.
pebbles
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a small stone made smooth and round by the action of water or sand.
startled
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surprised and slightly frightened
a sudden mild shock
clasped
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grasp tightly with one's hand
He clasped his hands behind his back.
chapped
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cracked, rough, or sore, typically from exposure to wind or cold weather
His tongue flicked nervously over chapped, cracked lips.
knuckles
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a part of a finger at a joint where the bone is near the surface, especially where the finger joins the hand.
Bare knuckle fighting is a thing.
reddened
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make or become red
hem
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a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
She pulled nervously at the hem of her too-short skirt.
Furtively
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done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed
As she turned away I saw him sniff furtively under his arm.
kerchief
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a square piece of cloth worn around the neck or on the head
envy
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to wish that you had something that another person has
Some of his colleagues envy the enormous wealth that he has amassed.
begrudge
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you wish they didn't have what they have
I don't begrudge Sam of his car, but he didn't buy it. His dad just gave it to him.
orchard
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a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees.
scatters
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throw in various random directions
The protesters scattered at the sound of gunshots.
petal
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one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower
The flower petals are made from a silk fabric that feels soft to the touch and looks incredibly realistic.

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