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


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


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n. Syn. framework
framework; internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape


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v. Syn. extinguish; cover
conceal or hide; envelop completely; extinguish; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion


Spelling Word: smother
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a. Syn. wide; large; sizable
wide; generous or large in area or extent; sizable


Spelling Word: spacious
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v.
be brilliant in performance; give off or reflect flashes of light; glitter


Spelling Word: sparkle
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v. Syn. hunger
hunger; deprive of food


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a. Syn. fixed; immobile; static
fixed; immobile; static; not capable of being moved


Spelling Word: stationary
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difficult; stressful; narrow; not broad; tight; close; closely fitting


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n. Syn. step; pace
step; pace; significant progress


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