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 Group 1 - Spelling Practices
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approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with demand or request


Spelling Word: accost
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exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; not quarrelsome


Spelling Word: amicable
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antiquated; extremely old and ancient; belonging to very ancient times


Spelling Word: antediluvian
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ease or lessen pain; satisfy or appease


Spelling Word: assuage
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suffering from a disease; destroyed, ruined, or spoiled


Spelling Word: blighted
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anxiety caused by humiliation or injured pride; disappointment


Spelling Word: chagrin
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punish, as by beating; criticize severely; rebuke


Spelling Word: chastise
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large destructive fire; burning; large-scale military conflict


Spelling Word: conflagration
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sophisticated; of worldwide scope


Spelling Word: cosmopolitan
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modest and reserved in manner or behavior


Spelling Word: demure