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 4000 CAE (A) - Spelling Practices
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a. rubbing away; tending to grind down


Spelling Word: abrasive
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ad. doubtlessly; in an acknowledged manner; confessedly


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v. enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments


Spelling Word: adorn
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a. elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste


Spelling Word: aesthetic
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v. combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate


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n. a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling


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n. bitter hostility; active hatred; hostile feeling or act


Spelling Word: animosity
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v. inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality


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a. utterly stupid or silly; inanely foolish


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n. distinct feature or element in a problem


Spelling Word: aspect