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a. of or relating to a temperature scale proposed by the inventor of the mercury thermometer
n. German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer and developed the scale of temperature that bears his name (1686-1736)


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a. characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
a. having a defect


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v. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
v. be uneasy or apprehensive about


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a. serving to set in motion
ad. the initial time


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n. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body
n. a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing


Spelling Word: flannel
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v. cause to flow
n. the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression


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a. having or displaying warmth or affection
a. absurd or silly because unlikely


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n. someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
n. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country


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ad. many times at short intervals


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a. easy to understand or use
a. of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally


Spelling Word: friendly