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a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another


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a. Syn. complete; certain
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain


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v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


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v.
travel with; be associated with


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n.
quality of nearness to the truth or the true value


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a. Syn. artificial; pretended
speaking or behaving in artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked


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n.
practice of cultivating the land or raising stock


Spelling Word: agriculture
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n. Syn. expectation
something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence


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n. Syn. melody
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment


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v. Syn. spring
come up from a lower to a higher position; come above the horizon; spring up; come into action


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