Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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efface | No | No | Yes | No |
sponge | Yes | No | Yes | No |
efface (noun) | sponge (noun) |
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primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies | |
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage | |
someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily | |
a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used |
efface (verb) | sponge (verb) |
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remove completely from recognition or memory | wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten |
remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing | erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard |
make inconspicuous | soak up with a sponge |
gather sponges, in the ocean | |
ask for and get free; be a parasite |