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


Spelling Word: microcosm
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/'mɪmɪk/ v. Syn. imitate; copy
copy or imitate closely, especially in speech, expression


Spelling Word: mimic
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/mə'roʊs/ a. Syn. sullen; gloomy
ill humored; sullen; depressingly dark; gloomy; persistent


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


Spelling Word: mottled
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/'ɒbdjʊrɪt/;/'ɑbdərɪt/ a. Syn. stubborn; inflexible
hardened in wrongdoing or wickedness; not giving in to persuasion


Spelling Word: obdurate
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/'ɒbsəli:t/ a. Syn. outmoded; antiquated
no longer useful; outmoded; antiquated


Spelling Word: obsolete
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/'pærədɒks/ n. Syn. contradiction
something apparently contradictory in nature; statement that looks false but is actually correct


Spelling Word: paradox
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/pɛkə'dɪloʊ/ n.
slight offense; small sin or fault


Spelling Word: peccadillo
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/prɪ'sɪpɪtəs/ a. Syn. steep; overhasty
extremely steep; descending rapidly, or rushing onward


Spelling Word: precipitous
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/'prɒməntərɪ/;/-tɔ:rɪ/ n. Syn. cliff
natural elevation, especially a rock that projects into the sea; cliff; headland; high cape


Spelling Word: promontory