3000 ECPE Vocabulary

Group (T) - Spelling Practices

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n.
sailor or seaman; thick, black, viscous liquid obtained by the distillation of wood, coal

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v. Syn. discoloration; stain
make dirty or spotty; stain; dull the luster of; discolor, especially by exposure to air or dirt

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v. Syn. moderate
moderate; tone down or restrain; bring to a desired consistency; adjust finely

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n.
written words; book prepared for use in schools or colleges

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n.
device, as in a home heating system, a refrigerator, or an air conditioner, that automatically responds to temperature changes

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n.
part of the leg between the hip and the knee

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a. Syn. prickly; spiky
prickly; having or covered with protective barbs

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n.
storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

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n.
physical features of a region; detailed, precise description of a place

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a. Syn. winding; devious
marked by repeated turns or bends; winding or twisting; not straightforward; circuitous