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 4000 CAE (D) - Spelling Practices
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v. splash liquid gently and playfully; undertake something without serious intent


Spelling Word: dabble
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a. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste; greatly pleasing or entertaining


Spelling Word: delicious
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n. testimony under oath; the act of depositing, especially laying down of matter by natural process


Spelling Word: deposition
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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. investigator;  usually of the police force, who investigates crimes and obtains evidence


Spelling Word: detective
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n. predicament; state of uncertainty or between equally unfavorable options


Spelling Word: dilemma
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v. relieve of a burden or of contents; unload; pour forth or release; complete or carry out; give off


Spelling Word: discharge
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v. distribute; prepare and give out; deal out in parts or portions


Spelling Word: dispense
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v. cause to turn away from original focus; pull in conflicting emotional directions; unsettle


Spelling Word: distract
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a. having the attention diverted; suffering conflicting emotions; distraught


Spelling Word: distracted