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n. communication using gesture and facial expression


Spelling Word: pantomime
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n. the activity of going on an area at regular intervals for security purposes


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v. become aware of through the senses; detect


Spelling Word: perceive
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n. act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of the trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery


Spelling Word: perfidy
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a. done routinely and with little interest or care; acting with indifference; showing little interest or care


Spelling Word: perfunctory
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n. the chemical combination brought about by the action of light


Spelling Word: photosynthesis
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a. involving clever rogues or adventurers


Spelling Word: picaresque
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n. all the animals and plants, which live at or near-surface of waters; a collection of small or microscopic organisms


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v. make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction


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a. being beyond the normal course of nature; differing from natural


Spelling Word: preternatural