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/'mɛt(ə)l/ n. Syn. courage; spirit
quality of endurance and courage; good temperament and character


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/'maɪkrəkɒz(ə)m/ n.
small, representative system having analogies to larger system; miniature model of something


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/'mɒtlɪ/ a. Syn. mixed; heterogeneous
multi-colored; mixed; having elements of great variety


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/'mɒt(ə)ld/ a. Syn. spotted
spotted with different shades or colors


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/'nɔ:tɪk(ə)l/ a. Syn. marine; maritime; naval
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation


Spelling Word: nautical
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/'nɛt(ə)l/ v. Syn. annoy; vex
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; vex


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/'nɔɪsəm/ a.
foul-smelling; offensive by arousing disgust; harmful or dangerous


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/əb'tru:d/ v.
push oneself or one's ideas forward or intrude; stick out or extrude


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/'oʊnəs/ n. Syn. burden; responsibility
burden or obligation; difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity


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/pænɪ'dʒɪrɪk/ n.
formal or high praise; formal eulogistic composition intended as public compliment


Spelling Word: panegyric