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n. upward slope, as of hill


Spelling Word: acclivity
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v. authorize; commission; give credit for


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n. an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something


Spelling Word: acronym
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n. sharpness; acuteness of vision or perception; keenness


Spelling Word: acuity
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n. positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath


Spelling Word: affirmation
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v. worsen; make worse or more troublesome


Spelling Word: aggravate
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v. attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive


Spelling Word: allure
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n. state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty


Spelling Word: ambiguity
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a. offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense


Spelling Word: apologetic
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a. attractive or interesting; charming


Spelling Word: appealing