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n. story or poem set to music that a chorus can sing


Spelling Word: cantata
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n. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles


Spelling Word: carapace
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n. container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video


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a. cold but not freezing; unfriendly


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a. capable of igniting and burning; easily aroused or excited


Spelling Word: combustible
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a. of the same size, extent, or duration as another


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n. the feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble


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n. applying pressure; encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required


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v. grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune


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n. act of two things flowing together; junction or meeting place where two things meet


Spelling Word: confluence