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ad.
by name; by particular mention; expressly; that is to say


Spelling Word: namely
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a.
representing what is real; not abstract or ideal; producing the effect or appearance of nature


Spelling Word: naturalistic
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v. Syn. steer; direct; fly
steer; direct; follow a planned course on, across, or through


Spelling Word: navigate
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a. Syn. nervous
of or pertaining to the nerves; seated in the nerves; nervous


Spelling Word: neurotic
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a. Syn. disreputable; infamous
disreputable; known widely and usually unfavorably; infamous


Spelling Word: notorious
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n. Syn. newness; innovation
quality of being novel; newness; something new and unusual


Spelling Word: novelty
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n.
fertile or green spot in a waste or desert


Spelling Word: oasis
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n. Syn. vow; pledge
solemn promise; commitment to tell the truth


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n. Syn. fascination; mania
compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion


Spelling Word: obsession
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n.
tendency to expect the best possible outcome; belief that the universe is improving and good will win over evil


Spelling Word: optimism