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n. Syn. tube
artificial channel filled with water; tube or duct


Spelling Word: canal
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n.
heavy closely woven fabric; background against which events unfold, as in a historical narrative


Spelling Word: canvas
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n.
a thick mass or piece, amount


Spelling Word: chunk
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n.
any of various devices used to join, grip, support, or compress mechanical or structural parts


Spelling Word: clamp
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a. Syn. similar
similar or equivalent; being of equal regard; worthy to be ranked with


Spelling Word: comparable
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n.
one of parts or spaces into which an area is subdivided; separate room, section, or chamber


Spelling Word: compartment
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v. Syn. deduce; infer
enclose; reach as an end of reasoning; make final determination ; judge or decide; bring to an end


Spelling Word: conclude
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a. Syn. simultaneous; coincident
simultaneous; coincident; occurring or operating at the same time


Spelling Word: concurrent
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n.
expression of sympathy with another in sorrow or grief.


Spelling Word: condolence
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a. Syn. thoughtful
thoughtful; marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate


Spelling Word: considerate