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to detect
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to view
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to notice
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to realize
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to distinguish
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to differentiate
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to consider
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fairly
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tasteless
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somewhat
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utterly
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repulsive
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universally
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to accept
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possible
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extreme
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unpleasant
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certain
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texture
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lumpy
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juicy
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chewy
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crunchy
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oily
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crumbly
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moist
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runny
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creamy
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fresh
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soft
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smooth
to detect
To detect
[ Verb ]
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/dɪˈtɛkt/
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to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

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The security system is designed to detect unauthorized access to the building.
The detective could detect subtle clues that others overlooked.

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to view
To view
[ Verb ]
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/vju/

to carefully look at something

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transitive
to notice
To notice
[ Verb ]
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/ˈnoʊtɪs/

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

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to realize
To realize
[ Verb ]
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/ˈriəˌlaɪz/

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

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transitive
to distinguish
To distinguish
[ Verb ]
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/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

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to differentiate
To differentiate
[ Verb ]
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/ˌdɪfɝˈɛnʃiˌeɪt/, /ˌdɪfɝˈɛntʃiˌeɪt/

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

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to consider
To consider
[ Verb ]
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/kənˈsɪdɚ/

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

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fairly
Fairly
[ Adverb ]
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/ˈfɛrli/

more than average, but not too much

unreasonably

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incomparable
adverb of degree
tasteless
Tasteless
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈteɪstɫəs/

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

tasty
somewhat
Somewhat
[ Adverb ]
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/ˈsəmˈwət/, /ˈsəmhˈwət/

to a moderate degree or extent

unreasonably

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adverb of degree
Utterly
[ Adverb ]
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/ˈətɝɫi/

(used for emphasis) to the fullest degree or extent

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adverb of degree
repulsive
Repulsive
[ Adjective ]
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/ɹiˈpəɫsɪv/

causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

universally
Universally
[ Adverb ]
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/ˌjunəˈvɝsəɫi/

in a way that is appropriate or accepted everywhere, by everyone, or in all cases

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adverb of degree
to accept
To accept
[ Verb ]
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/ækˈsɛpt/

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

refuse

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possible
Possible
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈpɑsəbəl/

able to exist, happen, or be done

impossible
extreme
Extreme
[ Adjective ]
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/ɛkˈstɹim/

very high in intensity or degree

unpleasant
Unpleasant
[ Adjective ]
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/ʌnˈplɛzənt/

not liked or enjoyed

pleasant
certain
Certain
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈsɝtən/

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

uncertain
texture
Texture
[ noun ]
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/ˈtɛkstʃɝ/

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

lumpy
Lumpy
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈɫəmpi/

having small, sticky lumps or irregularities in texture

juicy
Juicy
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈdʒusi/

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

juiceless
chewy
Chewy
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈtʃui/

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

crunchy
Crunchy
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈkɹəntʃi/

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

oily
Oily
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈɔɪɫi/

(of food) containing a lot of oil

Crumbly
[ Adjective ]
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/kɹˈʌmbli/

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

moist
Moist
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈmɔɪst/

containing a small amount of moisture

runny
Runny
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈɹəni/

having a thin and watery texture, often flowing freely on a surface

creamy
Creamy
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈkɹimi/

having a smooth and soft texture

fresh
Fresh
[ Adjective ]
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/frɛʃ/

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

preserved
soft
Soft
[ Adjective ]
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/sɑft/

gentle to the touch

hard
smooth
Smooth
[ Adjective ]
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/ˈsmuð/

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

rough

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