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ad. at half the distance; at the middle
a. including only half or a portion


Spelling Word: halfway
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n. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
a. incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness


Spelling Word: handicapped
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n. pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
n. pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs


Spelling Word: headache
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n. elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
a. used of high or hilly country


Spelling Word: highland
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n. a major road for any form of motor transport


Spelling Word: highway
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a. belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
n. a sacred place of pilgrimage


Spelling Word: holy
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a. all of the same or similar kind or nature


Spelling Word: homogenous
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a. certain to fail
a. of a person unable to do something skillfully


Spelling Word: hopeless
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n. a woman innkeeper
n. a woman host


Spelling Word: hostess
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a. not in accord with established usage or procedure
a. (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles


Spelling Word: incorrect