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n.
shallow place in a body of water; sandy elevation of the bottom of a body of water, sandbank or sandbar


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a.
existing, happening, or done at the same time


Spelling Word: simultaneous
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n. Syn. dross
residue by smelting metal ore; dross; waste material from a coal mine; scum that forms on the surface of molten metal


Spelling Word: slag
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a. Syn. smooth
smooth; being such as to cause things to slip or slide


Spelling Word: slippery
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v.
grasp or seize hastily, eagerly, or suddenly


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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. Syn. instruction; description
instruction; description; act of specifying, or making a detailed statement


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n.
colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values


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v.
sway; walk as if unable to control one's movements


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n.
naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits


Spelling Word: starch