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a. rural; relating to shepherds or herders; relating to the country or country life


Spelling Word: pastoral
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n. a place high up; an elevated place serving as a seat


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v. pierce, punch, or borehole or holes in; penetrate


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a. approving; tolerant; granting; not strict in discipline


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v. take goods of by force, or without right; spoil; sack; strip; rob


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n. who acts in response to particular situations; one who acts in a practical or straightforward manner


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v. speak foolishly; talk idly and at length; chatter


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a. advanced in development; appearing or developing early


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n. something used to preserve, especially a chemical added to foods to inhibit spoilage


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v. grow rapidly; propagate; reproduce


Spelling Word: proliferate