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tortoiseshell
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The tortoiseshell necklace is worth a lot of money.
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prejudice
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He showed a clear prejudice toward the new group of kids.
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steeplechase
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She will compete in the steeplechase.
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exclamatory
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Her exclamatory remark was heard all the way across the room.
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redundant
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Those cables are redundant.
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Britain
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I'd love to visit Britain someday.
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consistency
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We need more consistency in our menu items to bring back customers.
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inconsolable
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She was inconsolable over losing her kitten.
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terminal
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The man had a terminal illness.
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fragile
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The vase is fragile.
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apportion
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To apportion means to divide and allocate.
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positively
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We positively identified the burglar.
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ritualism
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The tribe practiced a great deal of ritualism.
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contrite
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She was acting contrite and was feeling guilty.
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gazetteer
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I found the geographical information in the gazetteer.
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vacuum
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I need to vacuum the carpet.
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upbraid
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To upbraid means to criticize severely or scold.
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tricuspid
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The woman has a problem in her tricuspid valve.
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tarantula
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I would hate to have a tarantula as a pet.
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epidermis
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A characteristic rash can be found on the epidermis.
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