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n. the exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object


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n. the refined quality of gracefulness and good taste


Spelling Word: elegance
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v. decorate with needlework; add details to


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v. absorb or swallow up as in a gulf; flow over or cover completely


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n. surroundings; totality of surrounding conditions


Spelling Word: environment
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v. regard with respect; favorable regard


Spelling Word: esteem
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v. unearth; dig out; make a hole in; hollow out


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n. state of being emotionally aroused


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v. make use of, sometimes unjustly


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n. risk, particularly of being exposed to disease; unmasking; an act of laying something open


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