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 4000 CPE (D) - Spelling Practices
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a. bold; brave and taking risks


Spelling Word: daring
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v. speak loudly and vehemently; make formal speech


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n. act of decorating something; something used to beautify


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v. portray; depict; draw or trace the outline of; sketch out


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n. failure or omission of duty; fault; misdeed; offense or crime


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n. plundering; destructive action; predatory attack; damage or loss


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n. tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler; eastern Orthodox bishop


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n. slandering; act of discrediting from someone's reputation


Spelling Word: detraction
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v. turn aside, especially from the main subject in writing or speaking


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v. belittle;  speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; reduce in esteem or rank


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