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subtle or slight degree of difference; small difference in meaning


Spelling Word: nuance
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not influenced by emotions; having actual existence or reality


Spelling Word: objective
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slavishly attentive; attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery


Spelling Word: obsequious
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lacking in insight or discernment; stupid


Spelling Word: obtuse
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burden or obligation; difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity


Spelling Word: onus
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impenetrable by light; not transparent; not reflecting light; having no luster


Spelling Word: opaque
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extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily


Spelling Word: parsimony
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benefactor; regular customer


Spelling Word: patron
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one who brings a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser


Spelling Word: plaintiff
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enthusiastically worded approval; round of applause


Spelling Word: plaudit