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a.
consisting of or divided into sections; separating into sections


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n. Syn. axes; spindle
axes; vertical passage into a mine; long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow


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v.
cut or clip hair; strip of something; remove by cutting or clipping


Spelling Word: shear
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a. Syn. absolute; pure
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure


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v.
draw up or contract the shoulders, especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like


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n.
device to separate larger objects from smaller objects, or to separate solid objects from a liquid; utensil for separating; coarse basket


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v.
be brilliant in performance; give off or reflect flashes of light; glitter


Spelling Word: sparkle
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n.
man or woman engaged or joined in wedlock; married person, husband or wife


Spelling Word: spouse
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n. Syn. blemish; flaw
soiled or discolored; symbol of disgrace or infamy; natural spot of a color different from the gound


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n. Syn. decree; law
law enacted by legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler


Spelling Word: statute