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| amble |
to walk at an easy, leisurely pace; stroll. [2 definitions] |
| a piece of cake |
(informal) something extremely easy to do or accomplish. |
| bed of roses |
a condition or situation that is comfortable, easy, or luxurious. |
| cakewalk |
something considered to be easy to accomplish or win. [1/5 definitions] |
| chill out |
to be relaxed or at leisure; take it easy. [1/2 definitions] |
| cinch |
(informal) something simple or easy to do. [1/6 definitions] |
| clipsheet |
a sheet of paper containing news articles, features, or releases, printed on one side for easy clipping and reprinting. |
| cocktail table |
a low table, usu. placed in living rooms within easy reach of surrounding seats, on which drinks and refreshments can be set; coffee table. |
| compactor |
a machine that compresses or grinds up trash for easy disposal. |
| conversable |
easy to talk with; affable. [1/2 definitions] |
| delicate |
easy to break or hurt; fragile; dainty. [1/7 definitions] |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. [1/2 definitions] |
| docile |
obedient and easy to manage. [2 definitions] |
| downhill |
requiring little effort; easy. [1/5 definitions] |
| easiness |
the condition of being easy. |
| effortless |
requiring or appearing to require little or no effort; easy. |
| enable |
to make possible, feasible, or easy. [1/2 definitions] |
| erase |
to allow easy erasing. [1/4 definitions] |
| expansive |
of a person, open and easy with others. [1/4 definitions] |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. [1/3 definitions] |
| foldaway |
folding to a compact size for easy storage when not in use, as a cot, light table, or chair. |
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