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n. a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries
n. a lower limit


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ad. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature


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n. a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
n. nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate


Spelling Word: bat
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v. make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
v. dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted


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a. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
a. composed of or containing bone


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n. any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers
n. any of various types of cabbage


Spelling Word: cabbage
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n. a native or inhabitant of Canada
a. of or relating to Canada or its people


Spelling Word: canadian
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n. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
n. the quality of not being careful or taking pains


Spelling Word: carelessness
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ad. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')


Spelling Word: certainly
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n. a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
a. following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ


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