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n. written declaration made under oath, a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath


Spelling Word: affidavit
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n. organic compound having powerful soporific effect, overdose can be fatal


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n. harsh discordant mixture of sounds


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n. a family of similar musical instrument playing together


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n. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone, has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves


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n. a standard or typical example, a brief abstract (as of an article or book)


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n. a narrow piece of land with water on each side that joins two larger areas of land


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n. a thick, white sauce made from oil, vinegar, and the yellow part of eggs, usually eaten cold


Spelling Word: mayonnaise
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v. think about carefully, suggest something for discussion


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a. belonging or relating to a marriage or to the state of being married


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