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Elastic

/ɪˈlæstɪk/
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(adj) Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.

A rubber ball bounces because it is elastic.
This swimming suit is made of elastic material.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A rubber ball bounces because it is ____.

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