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 4000 CELPIP (D) - Spelling Practices
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a. falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth


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


Spelling Word: degradation
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n. process of extracting moisture; dryness resulting from the removal of water


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


Spelling Word: delicious
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v. raze; destroy; do away with completely; put an end to


Spelling Word: demolish
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n. a person qualified to practice dentistry


Spelling Word: dentist
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v. take off; leave; set out


Spelling Word: depart
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n. a United States coin worth one-tenth of a dollar


Spelling Word: dime
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n. document certifying the successful completion of a course of study


Spelling Word: diploma
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a. not interested; indifferent; free of self-interest; impartial


Spelling Word: disinterested