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a. Syn. torn; worn
torn; worn; having an irregular surface or edge; uneven or jagged in outline


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a. Syn. wild; extravagant
unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint


Spelling Word: rampant
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n. Syn. withdrawal; retreat
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity


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n.
act of refusing; denial of anything demanded


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v. Syn. repay; refund; indemnify
pay back for some expense incurred


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n.
falling back into a former state, especially becoming worse


Spelling Word: relapse
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n.
act of passing something along from one person, group, or station to another


Spelling Word: relay
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n. Syn. alteration; renewal
improving by renewing and restoring; state of being restored to its former good condition; renewal


Spelling Word: renovation
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v. Syn. disgust; reject; refuse
force or drive back; disgust; offer resistance to; fight against


Spelling Word: repel
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a. Syn. echoing; resounding
echoing; strong and deep in tone; resounding; having lasting presence or effect


Spelling Word: resonant