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n. Syn. petrol
petrol; flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons


Spelling Word: gasoline
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a. Syn. flashy
very showy or ornamented, especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner


Spelling Word: gaudy
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a. Syn. magnanimous
more than adequate; willing to give and share unstintingly


Spelling Word: generous
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like a glacier; extremely cold; lacking warmth and friendliness


Spelling Word: glacial
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v. Syn. slide; slip
slide; move in a smooth, effortless manner


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n.
body with the shape of a sphere, especially a representation of the earth in the form of a hollow ball


Spelling Word: globe
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a. Syn. dusky; dim
imperfectly illuminated; dusky; dim; clouded


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n.
piece of transplanted tissue; portion of plant inserted in another plant


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n. Syn. sign
sign; feature; mark indicating quality or excellence


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n.
wide and general destruction; devastation; waste


Spelling Word: havoc