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n. a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm


Spelling Word: satirist
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n. unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way


Spelling Word: scramble
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v. emit rays of light; give light; beam with steady radiance; exhibit brightness or splendor


Spelling Word: shine
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v. provide for or supply inadequately; deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material


Spelling Word: skimp
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n. low footwear that can be on and off easily; one who slips or slides because of loss of traction


Spelling Word: slipper
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a. gregarious; friendly; inclined to or conducive to companionship with others


Spelling Word: sociable
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ad. alone; only; without another


Spelling Word: solely
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v. cause to feel better; give moral or emotional strength to


Spelling Word: soothe
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n. flash; sparkle; emit or produce sparks


Spelling Word: spark
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n. personnel who assist superior to carry out an assigned task


Spelling Word: staff