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a. Syn. thrifty; saving
thrifty; saving; using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness


Spelling Word: economical
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n.
branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management


Spelling Word: economics
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v. Syn. raise; heave
raise; give a promotion to or assign to a higher position


Spelling Word: elevate
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v. Syn. illuminate
supply with light; illuminate, as the sun enlightens the earth; make clear to the intellect or conscience; give information to; inform or instruct


Spelling Word: enlighten
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v. Syn. overstate; magnify
represent as greater than is actually the case; overstate; magnify; do something to an excessive degree


Spelling Word: exaggerate
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v. Syn. unearth
unearth; dig out; make a hole in; hollow out


Spelling Word: excavate
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not subject to duty or obligation; not subject to taxation


Spelling Word: exempt
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v. Syn. stimulate
cause to feel happily refreshed and energetic; fill with emotion


Spelling Word: exhilarate
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n. Syn. equipment; device
service, space, and equipment provided for a particular purpose


Spelling Word: facility
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n. Syn. starvation
shortage of food; starvation


Spelling Word: famine