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n.
barrier to prevent the flow of liquid, especially built across a water course


Spelling Word: dam
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v. Syn. rush; cast
move suddenly and rapidly


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n.
a group of ten, especially a period of ten years


Spelling Word: decade
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a. Syn. delightful; delicious
delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste


Spelling Word: delectable
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a. Syn. abandoned; negligent
left and abandoned; negligent in performing a duty


Spelling Word: derelict
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v. Syn. prescribe; determine
prescribe; rule as a dictator


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n. Syn. clamor; roar
loud, confused, harsh noise; loud, continuous, rattling or clanging sound


Spelling Word: din
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a. Syn. tactful; politic
relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others


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v. Syn. release
relieve of a burden or of contents; unload; pour forth or release; complete or carry out; give off


Spelling Word: discharge
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a. Syn. separate; distinct
separate; consisting of unconnected distinct parts


Spelling Word: discrete