Stories of USA Today
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n.
garden of Eden; any place of complete delight and peace


Spelling Word: paradise
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a. Syn. touching; pathetic; pitiful
causing sadness, compassion, or pity


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n. Syn. liking
strong inclination; definite liking


Spelling Word: penchant
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n. Syn. staff; employees
group of people willing to obey orders


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n.
chemical combination brought about by the action of light


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


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n.
traveler; one who travels far, or in strange lands, to visit some holy place or shrine as a devotee


Spelling Word: pilgrim
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n.
treeless grassy plain; extensive area of flat or rolling


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v. Syn. advocate; sermonize
advocate; speak, plead; argue in favor of


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n.
unexpected acceleration or hastening; the quantity of water falling to earth


Spelling Word: precipitation