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 4000 CAE (D) - Spelling Practices
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a. disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity


Spelling Word: dank
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n. corruption of fidelity; seduction from virtue, duty, or allegiance; the excessive indulgence of the appetites


Spelling Word: debauchery
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v. harm someone's reputation; degrade; bring into disrepute; make infamous


Spelling Word: defame
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n. humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level


Spelling Word: degradation
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n. a person authorized to act as a representative for another; deputy


Spelling Word: delegate
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a. failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty.


Spelling Word: delinquent
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n. one appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him; substitute in office


Spelling Word: deputy
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n. cleansing agent; a substance that acts similarly to soap


Spelling Word: detergent
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n. harm; damage; injury; something that causes damage, harm, or loss


Spelling Word: detriment
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v. form, plan, or arrange in mind; transmit or give by will


Spelling Word: devise