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8981789445undulateverb, move with a smooth wavelike motion.0
8981789446undulate exampleAntonia's movements were wild and spontaneous, whereas Lena appeared to undulate across the dancefloor in a delicate, fluid waltz.1
8981791402acuteadjective, having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight2
8981791403acute exampleEven though he was blind, Samson had such an acute sense of hearing that he could play any melody just by listening to it.3
8981793443vividadjective, producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind4
8981795573vivid exampleEven after being away from home for so long, Antonia could still picture her hometown in the most vivid detail, down to the smallest creek and windiest road.5
8981795574venerateverb, regard with respect; revere6
8981797281venerate exampleAntonia venerated Jim in such high regard that she believed the only jobs suitable for him were a pastor or a doctor.7
8981797282exquisiteadjective, extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate8
8981800298exquisite exampleAs a child, Samson was so entranced by his mistress's exquisite piano playing, that he couldn't help but sway to the lovely melody.9
8981801609melancholynoun/adj., having a feeling of pensive sadness10
8981803938melancholy exampleWhenever Antonia thinks of her father she remembers how much she loved him, but, she is still melancholy whenever she recalls the tragedy of his death.11

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