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v. Syn. paralyze
make unable to move or act; impair the progress or functioning of


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a.
striking one object against another sharply


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ad.
in a regular periodic manner; intermittently


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v.
be destroyed; pass away; become nothing


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a.
of or pertaining to the voice; relating to sounds of spoken language


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


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n. Syn. godliness
religious devotion and reverence to God; devout act, thought, or statement; godliness


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n. Syn. board; lumber
board; lumber


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a. Syn. uncertain; risky
uncertain; risky; dangerously lacking in security or stability


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a. Syn. ahead
ahead; prior to


Spelling Word: preceding