almond-shaped

[ ah-muhnd-sheypt, am-uhnd-; spelling pronunciation al-muhnd-sheypt ]

/ ˈɑ məndˌʃeɪpt, ˈæm ənd-; spelling pronunciation ˈæl məndˌʃeɪpt /

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having an oval shape usually pointed at one or both ends.

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Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

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