Spelling List 3 Flashcards by Katharine Bacon

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an indirect reference

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allusion

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to write in secret code

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cipher

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an essential point or feature

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crux

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to think up a plan or design

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devise

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having or showing great zeal

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fervent

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not easily noticeable

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inconspicuous

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elaborately ornamented

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ornate

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to carefully think about something

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ponder

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items or materials descarded

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refuse

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to conclude based on inadequate evidence

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speculate

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to prevent from being successful

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thwart

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aged with enduring appeal

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vintage

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CUR(R), CURS, COURSE

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to run, to go

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FER

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to bear, to carry

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SPEC, SPECT, SPIC

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to look, to see

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allusion

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an indirect reference

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cipher

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to write in secret code

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crux

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an essential point or feature

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devise

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to think up a plan or design

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fervent

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having or showing great zeal

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inconspicuous

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not easily noticeable

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ornate

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elaborately ornamented

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ponder

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to carefully think about something

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refuse

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items or materials descarded

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speculate

A

to conclude based on inadequate evidence

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thwart

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to prevent from being successful

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vintage

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aged with enduring appeal

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to run, to go

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CUR(R), CURS, COURSE

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to bear, to carry

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FER

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to look, to see

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SPEC, SPECT, SPIC