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n.
elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainment; show, spectacle, or display


Spelling Word: pageant
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n.
framed section of window or door that is filled with a sheet of glass or others; panel in a wall or door


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n.
discussion; formal conference on public affairs; general council, especially an assembly of representatives of a nation


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v. Syn. gaze; stare
gaze; stare; look searchingly; company with


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n. Syn. payment; tribute
something paid or given; payment to a person in consideration of past services


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a. Syn. trivial; unimportant
trivial; of small importance; very small


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a. Syn. scenic; beautiful
scenic; striking or interesting in an unusual way


Spelling Word: picturesque
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n.
sudden outburst of anger; state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity


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n.
small extent of ground; secret scheme or strategy


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v.
split into opposite extremes or camps


Spelling Word: polarize