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n. Syn. adjunct; appendage
additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item


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v. Syn. obtain; gain
gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system


Spelling Word: acquire
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v. Syn. idolize; adorn
worship with profound reverence; pay divine honors to; regard with the utmost esteem and affection


Spelling Word: adore
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n.
one who has attained maturity or legal age; fully grown


Spelling Word: adult
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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.
a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book, in which to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing of friends, photographs


Spelling Word: album
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a. Syn. antibacterial
of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections


Spelling Word: antibiotic
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v. Syn. expect; predict
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict


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n. Syn. desire
instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink


Spelling Word: appetite
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n. Syn. access; method
access; method


Spelling Word: approach