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v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


Spelling Word: absorb
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a. Syn. unexpected; unforeseen
unexpected; unforeseen


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v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill


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n.
one who has attained maturity or legal age; fully grown


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n.
extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle


Spelling Word: agony
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n. Syn. authorization; permission
approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting


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ad.
along or by the side; side by side with


Spelling Word: alongside
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v. Syn. absorb; distract; bewilder
occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive


Spelling Word: amuse
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v. Syn. disturb; irritate
disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate


Spelling Word: annoy
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a. Syn. visible
capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye


Spelling Word: apparent