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n. harsh discordant mixture of sounds


Spelling Word: cacophony
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n. a highly mobile army unit, troops trained to fight on horseback


Spelling Word: cavalry
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n. a large spiral shell, or the tropical snail-like sea creature that lives in it


Spelling Word: conch
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n. a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices


Spelling Word: demagogue
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a. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin


Spelling Word: emollient
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n. a standard or typical example, a brief abstract (as of an article or book)


Spelling Word: epitome
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v. take in marriage, become involved with or support an activity or opinion


Spelling Word: espouse
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n. strong coffee, or a cup of this, made by forcing hot water through crushed coffee beans and served without milk


Spelling Word: espresso
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n. a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study


Spelling Word: library
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a. belonging or relating to a marriage or to the state of being married


Spelling Word: nuptial