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v.
beat rapidly; shake with fast, tremulous movements


Spelling Word: palpitate
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v. Syn. restate; reword
restate text in one's own words, especially to clarify thought of others


Spelling Word: paraphrase
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v. Syn. coat; cover
coat; cover


Spelling Word: pave
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a. Syn. special; characteristic
special; characteristic; unusual; odd; bizarre


Spelling Word: peculiar
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v. Syn. gaze; stare
gaze; stare; look searchingly; company with


Spelling Word: peer
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a.
proper to be permitted; allowable; admissible.


Spelling Word: permissible
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a. Syn. scenic; beautiful
scenic; striking or interesting in an unusual way


Spelling Word: picturesque
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n.
sign or notice for display in a public place; small card or plaque, such as nameplate on a door


Spelling Word: placard
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v.
attacks suddenly; seize something swiftly and eagerly; leap into the air intending to seize someone or something


Spelling Word: pounce
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v. Syn. advocate; sermonize
advocate; speak, plead; argue in favor of


Spelling Word: preach