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architect

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a person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction
“There were hunders of architects that helped design the Burj Khalifa.”

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nor

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used before the second of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as “neither” or “not”) to show that they are each untrue or each do not happen.
“The Chinese snacks are neither good nor bad. The are OK.””

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suffrage

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the right to vote in political elections

“Womans sufferage was a movement to make sure women could vote.”

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voyage

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a long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

“Many years ago, the voyage to America from England could take months.” ·

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satisfy

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meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone).

“Daddy was not satisfied with the crummy pickles he made.”

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splendid

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magnificent; very impressive, excellent; very good

“The fireworks looked spledid as they burst over the lake.”

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inform

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give (someone) facts or information; tell.

“I informed everyone that they are in big trouble because of cheating.”

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despair

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the complete loss or absence of hope.

“The people felt despair when the boat started to sink in the middle of the ocean.”

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repeal

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revoke or annul, take away

“The people demanded that the government repeal the unfair taxes.”

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audition

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an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, to show your skills.
“The singer went to the audition to sing in the band.”

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Did you know?

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India is the world’s largest producer of bananas

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Hmmm

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I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy. I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.

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Tell Daddy

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You must come to Daddy this weekend and choose your Readworks. Be prepared with topics that interest you so you can have as much reading about what you want. :-)

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