These crosswords are made for kids ages 8 to 12. They are made up of words that are often found in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade spelling lists and cover subjects of interest to older kids. To view or print a crossword puzzle for children click on its title.
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Poetry & Short Stories Vocabulary
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Literature and Writing
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All the local children larked happily in the snow.. Designing stage costumes is a large amount of toil for the designer.. The homework was completed in such a wanton manner.. The newly turned twenty one year-old had a burgeoning bar tab.. There is large worry about the proliferation of nuclear weapons..
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Poetry Term
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Literature and Writing
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an imaginative comparison between two unlike things in which one is said to be another thing not using like or as. a word or phrase consisting of an extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. a figure of speech in which a non-human thing or quality is talked about as if it were a human . a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is said to be another using like or as. a word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of something else and is not literally true.
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Poetry Terms
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Literature and Writing
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A comparison which doesn't use 'as' or 'like'.. When a sentence or idea runs over two or more lines.. When an animal or thing is referring to as if it is human.. A comparison using the words 'as' or 'like'.. Words that sound like what they mean..
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Points, Lines, and Angles
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Math
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If three points are coplanar, than the line containing two of the points is in the same plane. Position in space, often represented by a dot. A point that bisects a line segment. Two lines that form a right angle at their point of intersection. Lines in the same plane that never intersect.
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Pokemon- Night in the Haunted Tower
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Books
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The main character whose dream is to be a Pokemon master.. The spirit of a dead person that comes back to Earth to haunt the living. . A gym leader that has psychic powers that likes to catch ghostly type Pokemon. . A ghost type Pokemon who evolves into Gengar.. It is a Pokemon that can mega evolve, very hard to catch, also the final stage of Ghastly..
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Poland
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World Geography
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Capital city of Poland. Winter capital of Poland. The Lake district in north-east with over 2000 lakes. The highest building in Poland. The second longest river in Poland.
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Polar Marine Life
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Science
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H2O. study of marine life. use rod to catch marine life. floats on water. frozen water.
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Political and Economic Turmoil in Asia
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Government and Politics
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The ______________ of other nations benefited greatly by China's economic growth. When other countries produce goods for sale in the USA.. By the mid 1980's, China began encouraging ___________ enterprise.. This country is the top military power in Asia.. ____ ____ [2 words, country] is the most rigidly run Communist state in the world.
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Political Systems
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Government and Politics
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A political system where several regional (local) governments have the power. A political system where 1 central government has all the power. Power effectively rests with a small number of people. A multi-party system of government in which the executive branch is formally dependent of the Parliament's acceptance. Political system where only one person has political power.
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Polygons
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Math
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Complete the cross word below
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The name of a six sided shape. The name of a twenty sided shape. The mathematical name for a closed shape with straight sides. The name of a ten sided shape. The name of a seven sided shape.
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Polygons and Polyhedra
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Math
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Angles of a quadrilateral having no common arm. Two sides of a quadrilateral having a common end point. A point where three or more edges of a solid meet. A solid figure having two identical curved bases. A straight line where two faces of a solid meet.
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Polynomial
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Math
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can be a number or a variable or even the product of numbers . when in a polynomial, the terms are re-put into order from the highest degree to the lowest degree . 5x + 6x are _______ terms . 5t - 2 = 3t + 4 is a __________. 3x + 4 has two terms, this is also referred to as a __________.
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Pope Francis
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Religion
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TRIVIA
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POPE FRANCIS PROFESSION BEFORE ENTERING THE PRIESTHOOD. POPE FRANCIS REAL NAME. THIS IS THE REGION 8 POPE FRANCIS VISITED. WHAT IS THE TYPE OF WORK OF POPE FRANCIS IN THE BAR. POPE FRANCIS FATHER'S NAME.
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Population
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Society
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People moving out of a country. People moving from place to place. Things which cause people move away from an area. Things which make migration difficult. The number of years a new born baby can expect to live: Life _________.
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Population and Migration
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Society
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the global spread of population might be described as this. conflict which forces people to migrate as refugees. factor which encourages people to migrate. lack of food which can cause migration. number of people per square kilometre.
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Potatoes
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Food
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the best cooking method for yellow-fleshed. potatoes that are fried and eaten with apple sauce or sour cream. potato not related to sweet potatoes and originated in Asia. potato en casserole. potatoes cooked in their skins retains this.
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Power of the Presidency
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Government and Politics
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Country side retreat for the president. Where the president lives for free. Unofficial powers given to the president. An informal power that carries the weight of a law. Ammendment that explains what happens in vacancy of vice president.
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Pre-Algebra
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Math
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Factors and Multiples
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A number written as the product of its prime factors.. A factor of two or more different numbers.. A multiple of two or more different numbers.. A number that has three or more factors.. Numbers multiplied to give a product; the product divided by the factor gives a 0 remainder..
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Precalculus Terms
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Math
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Find the missing term.
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-5 is an _. . The quadratic formula, when graphed forms a _.. The _ is also known as inclination. . The _ are represented as the values of y from an ordered pair.. Square roots are also known as _..
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Predicate Adjective -
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Spelling Lists
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Select the predicate adjective from the sentences and place them in the corresponding blanks.
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Lucy was brave.. The young girls were lovely.. He is very mean. . Brooke was cool.. Zach was friendly to me..
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Prefix and Suffix
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Spelling Lists
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If you take the suffix out of abbreviation, what is the root word.. To consider something again is _________.. Re- To do something _________.. Is ( Polytechnic ) a prefix or suffix.. If you take out the prefix in preorder , what is the root word..
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Prefixes
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Spelling Lists
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HYPER (G). every, all (L). back again (L). EPI (G). with, together (G).
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Prefixes
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Spelling Lists
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Spellings
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give new strengh. cause to be under water . spell (a word) wrongly. come or go back to a place . having all the necessary parts.
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Prehistoric Inventions
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Technology
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This helped form modern transportation. The fibers of this organism were used in prehistoric pottery to prevent shrinking and cracking. One helpful material for prehistoric inventions. Is considered more of a discovery than an invention. Made with animal hides between 500,000-100,000 BC.
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Prehistory
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History
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the way humans produce the items they use . a hige sheet of ice . to tame . the average wheather condition over a long span of time . the rising of plants and animals for human use .
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Preparing to Be Out in the Cold Weather
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Other
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Wear two pairs of ______. In winter, the best idea is to stay warm and _____. _________ can protect your eyes from light reflecting off the snow. Be aware of the ________. ______ and hats are more important to keeping head warm.
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Pres. Donald Trump
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US History
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Trump. Trump's first wife's name. Trump's second wife's name. Trump's political party affiliation. Trump's third wife's name.
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President
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Government and Politics
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This large president would often get stuck in the white house bathtub and need to get pulled out. Shortest of all the presidents, he was 5’4”.. First black president.. This president used to by slaves from Washington D.C. and set them free in Pennsylvania. . Only president to serve in both WW1 and WW2. .
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President's Day
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Holidays and Seasons
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Use last name's only
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Was a general for the union armies in the Civil War. Middle name was Hussein. Was President when 9-11 took place. Gerald was his first name. A President often called Ronnie.
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Presidents
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Government and Politics
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Enter correct presidents last name.
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Was a general in civil war before becoming president. First African American president. Died because he would not wear a coat. Two presients that were related besides the Adams and Roosevelts. Famous for his teeth.
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Presidents of the USA
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Government and Politics
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The first Afro-American president. The President who is also the son of another president. The President who was never elected. President who started the space program. First American president.
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Prime Time Pitcher
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Sports
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winter, spring, summer, fall are what?. the person who calls the players out or safe. someone who hits the ball. something you use to catch a ball. what baseball players wear.
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Primer
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Business and Work
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TOOL USED TO CLEAN PAINT. TOOL USED TO FILE. GIRTS OF SAND. MATERIAL USED TO FILL SCRATCHES. TOOL USED TO HIT METAL.
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Probability
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Math
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The likelihood that a particular outcome will occur. A selection that is chosen purely by chance, with no predictability.. A single result of an experiment. The probability that a certain outcome will occur based on all possible outcomes. (two words). Derived from the results of experiments, the total number of successes divided by the total number of trials. (two words) .
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Probability Definitions
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Math
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An experiment in which an actual situation is recreated as closely as possible. The results or consequences of an experiment. The likelihood of something happening. All outcomes being equally likely to be selected. There is no bias. A specific outcome as a result of an experiment.
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Process of communication
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Society
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Starts communication process. Converting messages or information into common language for both sender and reciever. Responsible, truthful, and informed. Something that stops communication process. Approachable, pleasant, and polite.
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Progressive Era
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History
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What organization sought to bring social, economic, and political change for African Americans?. Led Rough Riders. What was the name of the settlement house Jane Addams founded?. Who were the journalists who sought to expose corruption?. Who wrote the book, The Jungle?.
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Prohibition of 1918
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History
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Women argued that wheat should be used to _______ opposed to make booze. There was a decrease in _______ when prohibition was introduced . Prohibition was _______ in the 1920s. Government realized they were loosing _______ of dollars with prohibition introduced. The Government realized that prohibiton would be __________ to enforce.
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Project in Science
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Science
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Unit One
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Study of Heredity. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Congenital Traits. Building Blocks of Life. Chemical Element of Atomic number 8.
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Properties and Changes
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Physics
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the ability of a substance to combine with or change into one or more new substances . observations based on measures or counts. A substance that changes because of a reaction with another substance. Makes a new substance.. describing data by observing its qualities or appearance . Appearance changes but substance does not. Can be reversed. .
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Properties of Materials
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Technology
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Read the definition carefully and find the correct word!
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doesn't get wet. cannot see through. cannot bend. Can let some light through but you can only see shadows. can bend.
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Properties of Matter
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Science
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Found in the atom's nucleus. (has a neutral charge). The phase or state of matter when it takes the shape of its container and the molecules are fairly close together.. How heavy an object is. (changes with gravity). The measure of how much mass fits into a certain volume.. The smallest piece of an element that still has its characteristics..
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Properties of Water
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Science
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Shapeless substance that flows like water and is wet.. To change from a solid, liquid, or gas to another state, such as an ice cube melting.. Physical change in matter from a gas to a liquid.. Physical change in matter from a liquid to a gas.. The temperature at which a substance changes states from a liquid to a solid (freezing point of water is 0° Celsius)..
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Prophecy
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Religion
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A prophet who prophecy foretold the coming of Christ. . People who spread the word of the Prophecy. God's decree, which usually ends up with God giving a prophecy that foretells the end of the world. The main person or thing discussed in literary forms.. A wrongdoing in the eyes of God.
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Prophet Amos
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Bible
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Born in Judea in the town of _______________. Amos is usually recognized as the prophet of _____________. What Century was he born in?. Amos preaches especially against hypocritical worship, oppression of the poor, and _____________. Meaning of Amos' name: _____________.
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Psalms Crossword
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Bible
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Word behind the second semi-colon. (psalm 43). What order is it according to?. appoint ________ love (psalm 61). Who is with you in your house? (psalm 128). Mō'ab is my washbasin; on Ē'dom I ____ my shoe; (psalm 108).
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Psychology Terms
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Society
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The number of cycles per second (Hertz). The pressure difference between the peak and the trough in a pressure-versus-time graph. Experiences associated with simple stimuli. A sensation based on the frequency of sound. the purity of the color.
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Puss in Boots
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Books
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A follower or supporter who performs unpleasant, wrong, or illegal tasks for a powerful person.. A thing given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement.. A hiding place, especially one used by someone who has broken the law.. Extremely unpleasant, despicable.. A person who has broken the law..
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Quadratics
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Math
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Solve Puzzle
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The values in a table that determine weather or not the relationship is quadratic . The point where the parabola crosses the x-axis. All possible x-values. A formula used to solve a quadratic equation. The values in a table that determine weather or not the relationship is linear.
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Queen Victoria
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European History
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She was brought up by her mother and a .................. Which king did Victoria reign after?. What country did Victoria's mother come from . William Ewart ................... was a prime minister during Victoria's reign. What colour did Victoria dress in after her husband died.
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