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Commonly misspelled words with definitions

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the fact of not being present or available

able to be received the way it is; worthy; satisfactory

happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected

to make fit, adjust to

recognize; admit

a person known to one, but usually not a close friend

quantity or extent of land, especially of cultivated land

to find not guilty of a fault or crime

to speak to; to direct one's attention to

A sexual act between a married person and someone other than their marriage partner

appropriate to do; sensible

any physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt or destroy

ready to attack or start fights; acting in a hostile way

must be two words

practicing an art or occupation for the love of it, but not as a profession

clearly visible or understood; obvious

the area around the North Pole

a statement put forth and supported by evidence

a person who denies the existence of god

terrible; very bad

for the reason that; due to the fact that

appropriate, and matches nicely

the male sheep that leads the flock to the slaughterhouse; a leader, as in a desperate or violent undertaking; an indicator of trends

keep afloat; raise the spirits of; encourage

capable of floating; cheerful

any activity that seeks to provide goods and services to others while operating at a profit

A system of organizing time that defines the beginning, length, and divisions of a year.

the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

a building where a legislative body of a republic, state or country meets

money for investment

First area of Spanish exploration and settlement; served as experimental region for nature of Spanish colonial experience; encomienda system of colonial management initiated here.

a group of people or things having something in common

An area of ground set aside and dedicated for the final disposition of dead human bodies.

able to be changed

an associate or coworker of similar status

A vertical stack of cells in a table or worksheet.

arrival that has been awaited

to be pledged or obligated in doing something

a statement of the similarities among two ore more people, events, ideas, etc.

to admit as true; to yield, submit

express one's pleasure to another person at that person's success

characterized by extreme care and great effort

general agreement

a disagreement among many people

calmly and without concern

a cocktail containing rum and lime juice.

to make someone believe something that is not true

without question and beyond a doubt

having an urgent need or desire

the answer to a subtraction problem

a difficult or perplexing situation or problem

to let someone down; to make someone proud or satisfied

causing much damage or harm

to act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess

shape of p orbital; a bar of weights

to make someone feel confused and foolish in front of other people

the necessary items for a particular purpose

to go or be beyond the limit or expectations

to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to

the fact of state of living or having objective reality

Knowledge or skill that comes from having done certain things.

very great in degree

extremely interesting

like or suggestive of fire

glowing, bright, shinning, flaming

from another country

a person who you like and enjoy being with

to complete or accomplish totally

leadership or direction

to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks

the measurement associated with an object's top-to-bottom dimension

a group organized by rank

measures contributing to cleanliness and good health

pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have

one who is insincere or deceitful

lack of knowledge

to charge with a crime; accuse

free from outside control; not depending on another's authority

absolutely necessary

to protect against disease, error, or harm

mental quality consisting of the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations

rings, necklaces or bracelets etc, that we wear for decoration

the act of judging people and their actions

innermost, essential part; seed grain, often in a shell

A person who serves as a connection between individuals or groups; a go-between

a collection of commands / functions, typically with a shared purpose

A government issued right to operate a business

A sudden spark, or energy discharge, caused when electrical charges jump between parts of a cloud, between nearby clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.

the sensation of the fetus moving from high in the abdomen to low in the birth canal

the work that is done to keep something in good condition

soft, white candy covered with powdered sugar

another name for the Middle Ages

something that serves as a reminder

a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy

naughtily or annoyingly playful

to spell a word the wrong way

a daughter of your brother or sister

a person who lives or is located near another

easy to see; likely to be observed; worthy of attention

the time and place a speech is given or a piece is written

the act of leaving out or neglecting

the first of its kind

going beyond proper limits

a body of representatives that makes laws for a nation

to be aware of through the senses, observe; to grasp mentally

steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

to steal and to use another's writings as one's own

a person who writes plays

A starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

the area around or near a person

a truth, a rule, or a law

the amount of money borrowed

a special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

a person who publicly demonstrates strong objection to something; a demonstrator

to a person's assurance that he or she will or will not do something

the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language

a logical argument that shows a statement is true

in a public or open manner or place

isolation to prevent the spread of disease

a line of people or vehicles

a written set of questions to be answered by a research participant

easy or interesting to read

very or very much

to get something

a business form giving written acknowledgement for cash recieved

to bring up; to mention

connected with or related to the matter at hand

relating to religion; having a belief in religion

repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis

a building where people got to eat

repetition of sounds at the end of words

a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement of sound

an official in charge of a department of government

take hold of suddenly and forcibly

to set or keep apart

a non-commissioned military officer ranking next above a corporal

almost the same

: adroit, deft, adept, proficient, dexterous

oral expression of language

accomplishing an aim or purpose.

to take the place of; to replace

something that is beyond what is expected

belonging to them

a red or yellowish fruit with a juicy pulp, used as a vegetable

position 12 in a countable series of things

cruel and oppressive government or rule

up to the time of

the materials used to cushion and cover furniture

able or fit to be used

easy to use for different tasks; human and machine readable

A space where no particles of matter exist

something that carries

evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme

The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place.

government aid to the poor

Expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives

habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

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From the list below, supply the words needed to complete the paragraph. Some words will not be used. Primeval, exuberance, dote, tenure, laminate, hovel, substantiate. During Dr. Rigby's _____ as the team leader at the archaeological dig, she found the remains of a 3,000-year-old doll that had probably been _____ on by a child living in the clean, _____ forest circling the. mountain. In addition, the team found evidence that the ancient tribe knew how to _____ weapons and tools by hammering layers of steel together to add strength, but the laboratory would have to test the tools in order to _____ the theory.

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From the list below, supply the words needed to complete the paragraph. Some words will not be used. Dastardly, gist, entity, jaded, ogre, bandy, charisma. The ______ athlete, accustomed to winning first place, wanted to be happy with her third-place trophy, but deep down, she felt that months of intensive training had gone to waste. On the bus ride home, she refused to _____ compliments or even joke about the race with her teammates. She could think only about the _______ runner who intentionally tripped her early in the race and likely cost her the win. Myra could not believe that such an unsportsmanlike _______ was allowed to compete in track meets.

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From the list below, supply the words needed to complete the paragraph. Some words will not be used. dogmatic, extraneous, abet, coerce, gregarious, meticulous, divulge. Mr. Knight learned the _____ art of watchmaking during a three-year stay in Switzerland more than forty years ago. Since that time, he has spent countless evenings in his basement workshop assembling the tiny, complex machines. As a[n] _____ grandfather, Mr. Knight often invites his grandchildren to his shop, where they watch with amazement through a large magnifying glass and see a newly assembled pocket watch tick for the first time. "Watches are such perfect machines; there's no room for _____ parts or over-engineering. And then, to see such a tiny machine operate under its own power-it amazes me every time." When asked about his thoughts on the mass production techniques of modern watches, Knight revealed his _____ belief that Old World skills made watches much more valuable. "Oh, yes, the new watches are inexpensive and readily available, which fills the practical need, but they lack the sentiment and the many hours of craftsmanship that should go into a fine piece of jewelry." "These watches," he says as he points to a sparkling display cabinet, "have character." Mr. Knight hopes someday to _____ the many secrets of his trade to his youngest grandson, who can then carry on the family tradition for years to come.

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From the list below, supply the words needed to complete the paragraph. Some words will not be used. odium, fallacy, laudable, noxious, connived, chutzpah, verbose, crass, befuddle, pandemonium. If the company representative had arrived a minute later, the crowd would have erupted into _____. Since discovering the hidden toxic clump behind a residential neighborhood, most or the residents felt nothing but _____ for Kraytron officials. The whole mess began just two weeks before, when children became ill from inhaling _____ vapors in the forest next to their development. Two days, one evacuation, and one hazardous material response team later, town officials declared the site to be an illegal dump for hazardous waste. Though a thorough investigation would take months, if not years, most of the town's residents immediately concluded that Kraytron officials must have _____ with a few greedy local officials in an effort to avoid the cost of waste disposal. When the booing and taunting finally stopped, the _____ Greg Haxton began his ninety-minute speech. Unknown to the public, Haxton had been Kraytron's unofficial crowd control specialist for over ten years. "Your concern for your environment is indeed _____," said Greg. "It's good to see a community that can pull together in a predicament." Greg continued with his positive observations for five minutes before coming to the reason for his speech. "I know that many of you are assuming that Kraytron created the dump because the factory is only two miles from the site. This rumor is a complete _____; the officials have already dated the site as being at least twenty years old-ten years before Kraytron even constructed the local facility. The dump can be attributed to the _____ decisions of the former Mattingdon Aluminum Mill officials; they ran the mill here for forty years before going bankrupt two decades ago. To those of you who are Kraytron employees, you must understand that Kraytron would never have the _____ to commit such a heinous crime against its own family."

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