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n. Syn. support; mainstay
support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column


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v. Syn. dispel
drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel


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n. Syn. obstacle; hindrance; hurdle
obstacle; structure built to bar passage; boundary or limit


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v. Syn. lave; immerse
wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self


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n.
beating or pounding; set of guns or heavy artillery; dry cell that produces electric current


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v. Syn. support; sustain
support; sustain; carry; have; yield; give birth; hold up or support


Spelling Word: bear
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v. Syn. whip; strike; defeat
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly


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n. Syn. refreshment
liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment


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n. Syn. prejudice; preference
preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way


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v.
be agitated; pass from a liquid to vapor when heated; be excited with passion; heat in water


Spelling Word: boil