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a. not availing; ineffectual or useless


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a. oily; composed of oil or fat; characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness


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a. affecting all; general; present everywhere; relating to the entire world or all within the world; worldwide


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a. distasteful; disagreeable; unpleasant to taste


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a. of a speech given in farewell, especially one delivered by an outstanding member of graduating class


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n. advance forces; leading units at the front of army or fleet; persons at the forefront of any group or movement


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v. turn into vapor, steam, gas, or fog; decrease rapidly and disappear


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a. forceful; intensely emotional; inclined to react violently


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v. express in speech;  speak or use words to express


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ad. using exactly the same words; corresponding word for word


Spelling Word: verbatim