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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. one who makes maps or charts


Spelling Word: cartographer
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v. make something by cutting into especially wood or stone; sculpt


Spelling Word: carve
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a. a measure of temperature used widely in Europe


Spelling Word: centigrade
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n. a series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding; spiral pipe or series of spiral pipes


Spelling Word: coil
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a. happening at the same time; simultaneous


Spelling Word: coincident
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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


Spelling Word: commensurate
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n. an aggressive willingness to compete


Spelling Word: competitiveness
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v. bestow; present; have a conference in order to talk something over


Spelling Word: confer