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a. Syn. irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre
departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern


Spelling Word: eccentric
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n.
sound reflected from an opposing surface and repeated to the ear; repetition of a sound


Spelling Word: echo
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v.
mold or carve in relief; decorate with or as if with a raised design


Spelling Word: emboss
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v.
make sure or certain; insure; assure


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a.
having or showing great excitement and interest


Spelling Word: enthusiastic
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a. Syn. extra; surplus
amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; surplus


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n. Syn. substitute
substitute; trade in; give in return for something received


Spelling Word: exchange
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n. Syn. trip; journey
trip; usually short journey made for pleasure


Spelling Word: excursion
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n. Syn. output
payment or expense; output


Spelling Word: expenditure
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a. Syn. ferocious; savage
ferocious; savage; extremely severe or violent; terrible


Spelling Word: fierce