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chasm
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n. A deep crack or opening in the earth. When we came to the chasm, we saw that the only way across was an old rope bridge.
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continent
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n. One of the seven great land areas of the world. These include Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, and Europe. Because Antarctica is very cold, it is the continent with the fewest people.
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credit
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n. 1. Honor or praise; a way of expressing thanks. After the kitten was rescued, everyone gave the credit to Marcia, who had quickly climbed the tree to get it. 2. A way of buying things and paying for them later. The Simpsons bought their car on credit and will make car payments of three hundred dollars a month for several years.
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enable
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v. To make possible; to give the means to bring about. Living for a year in Greece enabled everyone in my family to learn to speak some Greek.
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foul
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adj. 1. Having an unpleasant taste or smell. A foul smell of chemicals came from the jewelry polishing factory. 2. Stormy, with strong winds and heavy rain. With dark clouds above and a rising wind in our face, we biked as fast as we could to reach home before the foul weather hit. n. In sports, a move or play that is against the rules. When Steffi hit the ball outside the line, the umpire called a foul.
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