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Unit 23- Words Often Mispelled
Knowing the origin of a word with an odd spelling can often help you spell the word correctly.
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Language - English
7th Grade
04/11/2011

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Term
cylinder(n)
Definition
1.A hollow or solid object shaped like a tube or pipe.
2. The chamber in which a piston moves back and forth, as an engine or pump.
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gauge(n)
Definition
1.A standard or scale of measurement.
2. Any of large number of devices or instruments used in making measurements.
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nuisance(n)
Definition
A source of inconvenience; a bother.
Term
biscuit(n)
Definition
A small, flaky cake of bread leavened with baking powder or soda. A cookie. (British)
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beige(adj)
Definition
Light grayish or yellowish brown. (French)
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bureau(n)
Definition
A chest of drawers.
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bough(n)
Definition
A large branch from a tree. (French)
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livelihood(n)
Definition
A personĀ“s means of support; a living.
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