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a. having the supreme legislative power


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n. father and ruler of family or tribe


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v. pierce; go through; permeate


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n. a place high up; an elevated place serving as a seat


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n. process of turning some plant material into stone


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n. appearance; anything visible, in matter or spirit; an extraordinary or very remarkable person or thing


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n. container for liquids, having a handle and a lip or spout for pouring; a player who throws the ball to the batter


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n. installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas, or sewage in a building


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v. pretend to be someone you are not; assume a posture as for artistic purposes


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a. involving advantage or good; greater than zero; very sure; confident


Spelling Word: positive