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 4000 FCE (A) - Spelling Practices
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n. improper use or handling; misuse


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n. an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event


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ad. inadvertently; by chance; casually; fortuitously; not essentially or intrinsically


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n. one who manages a government agency or department


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v. cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally


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ad. in the middle of; among; surrounded by


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v. occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive


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ad. yearly; each year; returning every year; year by year


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v. acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands


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a. impending; of the relatively near future; coming closer to another


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