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 5000 Words Level 4 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. poor verse; of crude or irregular construction


Spelling Word: doggerel
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n. period of depression or unhappy listlessness; slack period; state of inactivity


Spelling Word: doldrums
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n. gradual intrusion; entry into a place that was previously uncommon; advance beyond former borders


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


Spelling Word: engulf
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v. take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt


Spelling Word: espouse
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a. inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly


Spelling Word: exultant
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a. reddish; elaborately or excessively ornamented


Spelling Word: florid
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v. try to stir up public opinion; promote the growth of; apply warm lotion to


Spelling Word: foment
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n. noisy, disorderly fight or quarrel; disturbance


Spelling Word: fracas
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a. awkward or lacking in social graces; coarse and uncouth


Spelling Word: gauche