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a. preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish


Spelling Word: absurd
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n. approach; entry; entrance


Spelling Word: access
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n. a way of considering or doing something


Spelling Word: approach
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n. a plane surface, as of the floor of a room; open space in a building; the enclosed space; extent; scope; range


Spelling Word: area
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n. a violent attack; an onslaught


Spelling Word: assault
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a. appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting


Spelling Word: attractive
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n. advantage; something that aids or promotes well-being; welfare; gain


Spelling Word: benefit
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a. harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious


Spelling Word: bitter
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n. portable, often flat case with a handle, used for carrying papers or books


Spelling Word: briefcase
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n. coffee house; restaurant where coffee and liquors are served


Spelling Word: cafe