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ad. very much; strongly
ad. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well


Spelling Word: badly
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v. happen, occur, take place
v. to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form


Spelling Word: be
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v. make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
v. dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted


Spelling Word: beg
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v. be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
v. [___] an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object


Spelling Word: begin
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n. (chess) a piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color
n. port wine mulled with oranges and cloves


Spelling Word: bishop
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n. rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
n. a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy


Spelling Word: brick
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n. an administrative unit of government
n. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes


Spelling Word: bureau
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n. a person who buys


Spelling Word: buyer
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v. cover as if with clothing
v. provide with clothes or put clothes on


Spelling Word: clothe
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n. the timbre of a musical sound
n. a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks)


Spelling Word: color