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Sensible

SEH-nsuh-buhl

/ˈsɛnsʌbʌl/

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sensible

Dictionary meaning

Aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed.

Examples

  • I was made sensible of my mistakes.
  • The sensible universe.

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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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