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| apparent |
easily seen or plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| arroyo |
a steep ditch carved in a plain or desert by the force of running water. Arroyos are usually dry except after a heavy rainfall. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. [1/2 definitions] |
| bare |
plain; simple. [1/5 definitions] |
| biscuit |
the British word for a small, thin, crisp, plain or salty cake. "Biscuit" often has the same meaning as "cracker." [1/3 definitions] |
| homely |
not pretty or handsome; plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| homespun |
plain, simple. [2/3 definitions] |
| kite |
a light frame covered with paper, plastic, or cloth that is flown in the air at the end of a long string. Some kites are very plain, and some have a lot of color and decoration. [1/2 definitions] |
| oxford |
a sturdy, plain shoe that laces over the top of the foot. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| simply |
in a plain or honest way. [1/4 definitions] |
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