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n. a right line drawn or extending from the center of a circle to the periphery


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n. gorge; deep narrow steep-sided valley


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v. the drawback, as with fear or pain; spring back


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v. purify; make more precise; improve


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n. state of refreshing tranquility; an act of making less strict


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a. famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities


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n. payment, usually of an amount fixed by contract


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v. express the need or desire for; ask for


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a. firm, unyielding,  or determined; having decided purpose


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a. individual; relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; respectful; regardful


Spelling Word: respective