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a.
scarcely sufficient; less than is wanted for the purpose; not enough


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n. Syn. range; extent; bound
range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound


Spelling Word: scope
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n.
line of junction formed by sewing together two pieces; line across a surface, as a crack; scar


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v.
shake with or as if with cold; tremble; break into fragments or splinters


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v.
make simple; make less complex; make clear by giving the explanation for


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n. Syn. slot
long, straight, narrow cut or opening; slot; pocket


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n.
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions


Spelling Word: slum
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n. Syn. unity; accord
union of interests, purposes, or sympathies among members of a group; accord


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n.
colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values


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n.
man who speaks on behalf of another or others


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