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n. Syn. calamity; disaster
calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune


Spelling Word: catastrophe
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n.
any substances used for making bodies adhere to each other; bond of union; concrete pavement


Spelling Word: cement
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n. Syn. fashion
good form; style; elegance by virtue of being fashionable


Spelling Word: chic
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n.
combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together


Spelling Word: chord
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n.
obvious remark; overused expression or idea


Spelling Word: cliche
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n.
system of education in which both men and women attend the same institution or classes


Spelling Word: coeducation
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n. Syn. riot; excitement
disturbed or violent motion; agitation; public disturbance; riot; excitement


Spelling Word: commotion
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a. Syn. harmonious
harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes


Spelling Word: compatible
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v. Syn. make up; reimburse
make amends for; reimburse


Spelling Word: compensate
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a. Syn. succinct; terse
brief and compact; expressing much in few words


Spelling Word: concise