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 4000 FCE (D) - Spelling Practices
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v. throw with violence or haste; break, as by throwing or by collision; form or sketch rapidly


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n. attempt or disposition to deceive or lead into error; any declaration that misleads another to believe a false thing


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a. of tens; numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten


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a. pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way; easily hurt; very subtle between difference


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a. relying on or requiring the aid of another for support


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n. poverty; removal of rank or office; taking away


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n. choice and use of words in speech or writing


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n. feeling of dissatisfaction


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n. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing


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a. causing gloom or depression; dreary; somber; melancholy


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