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n. Syn. beat
rhythmic rise and fall of words or sounds; beat


Spelling Word: cadence
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n.
small machine that is used for mathematical calculations


Spelling Word: calculator
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n.
serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident


Spelling Word: casualty
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a. Syn. pure
morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest


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n.
written order directing a bank to pay money


Spelling Word: cheque
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n. Syn. noise
noise; loud outcry; expression of discontent or protest


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n.
clearness of thought or style; brightness; splendor


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n.
obvious remark; overused expression or idea


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v.
yield assent; accord; agree, or acquiesce; adapt one's self; fulfill; accomplish


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v. Syn. ponder; meditate
look at attentively and thoughtfully; observe deep in thought


Spelling Word: contemplate