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n. story; art, technique, or process of telling a story


Spelling Word: narrative
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n. the feeling of sickness in the stomach by an urge to vomit; strong aversion; disgust


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n. an elementary particle with 0 charges and mass about equal to a proton


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n. act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie; written promise to repay a debt


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a. causing disapproval or protest; very annoying or objectionable; offensive


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n. compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion


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a. no longer useful; outmoded; antiquated


Spelling Word: obsolete
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n. one that opposes stands in the way of or holds up progress


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a. causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront


Spelling Word: offensive
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n. severe trial; a form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; a difficult or painful experience


Spelling Word: ordeal