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a. redundant; relatively long in duration; tediously protracted


Spelling Word: lengthy
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n. mildness; quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case


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a. of linger; delaying; remaining long


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n. humanistic study of language and literature


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n. an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles


Spelling Word: longitude
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v. utter sound made by cattle; make a [___] noise


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a. profitable; producing a good profit


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n. the enmity of heart; malevolence; ill will; spirit delighting in harm or misfortune to another


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a. clearly apparent to understanding; obvious


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n. dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence


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