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 4000 FCE (E F) - Spelling Practices
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n. quake from underground; extremely disruptive disturbance; temblor


Spelling Word: earthquake
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v. hug; adopt or espouse; accept readily; hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection


Spelling Word: embrace
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v. make rich; richen; improve


Spelling Word: enrich
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ad. irregularly; off and on


Spelling Word: erratically
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n. exact copy or reproduction, as of a document; fax


Spelling Word: facsimile
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a. approving or pleasing; granting what has been desired or requested


Spelling Word: favorable
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v. line; proceed in one line


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n. refinement and delicacy of performance; skillful, subtle handling


Spelling Word: finesse
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v. become less intense; sink, or settle from pressure


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a. elaborately or excessively ornamented


Spelling Word: flamboyant