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v. influence or urge by gentle urging or flattering


Spelling Word: cajole
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n. disease incident to trees, causing the bark to rot; something evil that spreads through mind or society


Spelling Word: canker
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n. a shout of disapproval; shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from crowd or audience


Spelling Word: catcall
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v. make watertight by filling in cracks


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n. bringing or coming to an end; cease


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n. a person with prejudiced belief in the superiority of own kind


Spelling Word: chauvinist
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v. examine in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order


Spelling Word: collate
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v. force; coerce; necessitate or pressure by force


Spelling Word: compel
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n. combination of two or more elements or parts


Spelling Word: compound
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n. seasoning; something used to give relish to food; something used to enhance the flavor of food, like salt or pepper


Spelling Word: condiment