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n. father and ruler of family or tribe


Spelling Word: patriarch
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a. inspired by the love for one's country


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v. pierce; go through; permeate


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v. cause to turn away from what is right, proper, or good; corrupt; bring to a bad or worse condition


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a. crowded; having a lot of people living there


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v. gaze intently; stare; scrutinize; read or study carefully and attentively


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n. bodily attitude or position, especially one assumed for an artist or a photographer


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n. privilege; unquestionable right; exclusive power to command


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n. inclination; natural tendency; readiness; facility of learning


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a. deep; not superficial; far-reaching


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