Stories of USA Today
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n.
planning something carefully and intentionally


Spelling Word: calculation
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n.
prisoner taken by force; one kept in power of another; one charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection


Spelling Word: captive
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n. Syn. calamity; disaster
calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune


Spelling Word: catastrophe
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n.
thorough physical examination


Spelling Word: checkup
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n.
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group


Spelling Word: chorus
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n.
spread or transmission of something to a wider group or area


Spelling Word: circulation
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a.
relating to city or citizen; relating to man as a member of society


Spelling Word: civic
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v.
make noise by striking against something; dash noisily together; meet in opposition


Spelling Word: clash
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v. Syn. grasp
grasp and hold tightly; attempt to grasp or seize


Spelling Word: clutch
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a.
money-making; involved in work that is intended for the mass market


Spelling Word: commercial