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n. fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite; source or means of gratification


Spelling Word: satisfaction
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v. tempt; entice; lead away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct


Spelling Word: seduce
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a. made of or containing inferior material; not genuine; of low rank; poor quality or craft


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n. comfort or relieve in sorrow, misfortune, or distress


Spelling Word: solace
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n. minor dispute; brief quarrel


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a. arising without external cause; growing without cultivation or human labor


Spelling Word: spontaneous
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n. physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness; enduring strength and energy


Spelling Word: stamina
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n. one who deals in staple goods or staple fibers; a device used to bind the material together through staples


Spelling Word: stapler
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v. hide or store away in a secret place


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v. be thrifty;  restrict or limit, as in amount or number


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