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n. collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval


Spelling Word: database
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n. the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage


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v. disfigure; destroy; frustrate; overcome or vanquish; resist with


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a. quick and skillful; neat in action or performance


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n. recession; economic slump; concavity in a surface produced by pressing; sadness; low spirits


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n. by-product; something derived


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n. loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency


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n. faithfulness; ardent, often selfless affection and dedication


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a. assiduous; industrious; hard-working


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a. emitting only a small amount of light; lacking in brightness


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