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n. a prisoner taken by force; one kept in power of another; one charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection


Spelling Word: captive
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n. festivity; traveling amusement show usually including rides, games, and sideshows


Spelling Word: carnival
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a. relating to a 100-year period; occurring once every 100 years


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a. benevolent; kind and not judging people in a negative way


Spelling Word: charitable
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v. harbor; treasure; treat with affection and tenderness; hold dear


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n. region politically controlled by a distant country; a dependency; a community of social insects, as ants, bees


Spelling Word: colony
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a. money-making; involved in work that is intended for the mass market


Spelling Word: commercial
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n. a person authorized by a commission to perform certain duties; member of a commission


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n. praise; commendation; say something to someone that expresses praise


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n. performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging; harmony; accord


Spelling Word: concert