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repay
Talented people should be well remunerted for their labors. |
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the frame of a stage
She took a final bow from the proscenium. |
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long instructive letter
Read her tiring epistle on the proper way to vacation. |
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misplaced in time
Notice the anachronistic 20th century details in the novel. |
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without effect
We saw Hector's feckless efforts overcome fear of Achilles. |
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embarrassing mishap
The chance meeting was a ludicrous contretemps. |
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overstatement
His colorful hyperbole amused us. |
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model
Show us an instructive paradigm or example. |
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related
Her germane comments were vitally relevant to the debate. |
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lacy design
It was difficult to clean the gold filigree around the jewel. |
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lasting
The chronic illness plagued him for years. |
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