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n.
seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness


Spelling Word: earnest
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a. Syn. irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre
departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern


Spelling Word: eccentric
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v. Syn. surpass
darken; exceed in importance; outweigh


Spelling Word: eclipse
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a. Syn. thrifty; saving
thrifty; saving; using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness


Spelling Word: economical
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v.
slip or glide away; pass away silently


Spelling Word: elapse
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a. Syn. refined; exquisite
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style


Spelling Word: elegant
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n.
act of employing or using; work in which one is engaged; occupation


Spelling Word: employment
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v. Syn. grant; award
grant; award; give qualities or abilities to


Spelling Word: endow
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v.
insert in a roil; register or enter in list or catalogue; insert in records; enlist


Spelling Word: enroll
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v. Syn. assess; appraise; evaluate
judge to be probable; form an opinion about; evaluate


Spelling Word: estimate