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Official

Uh-FIH-shuhl

/ʌˈfɪʃʌl/

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official

Dictionary meaning

Having official authority or sanction.

Examples

  • Official permission.
  • The election returns are now official.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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