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n. Syn. relinquish
lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm


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n. Syn. misuse
improper use or handling; misuse


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ad.
along or by the side; side by side with


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n.
silvery ductile metallic element


Spelling Word: aluminum
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v. Syn. stun; astonish; shock
astonish; affect with wonder


Spelling Word: amaze
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n. Syn. weapon
military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells


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n.
substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling


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a.
sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner


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n. Syn. bactericide; germicide
substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms


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a. Syn. visible
capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye


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