Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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resile | No | No | Yes | No |
leap | Yes | No | Yes | No |
resile (noun) | leap (noun) |
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a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | |
the distance leaped (or to be leaped) | |
an abrupt transition | |
a sudden and decisive increase |
resile (verb) | leap (verb) |
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return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed | pass abruptly from one state or topic to another |
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure | move forward by leaps and bounds |
spring back; spring away from an impact | cause to jump or leap |
pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. | jump down from an elevated point |