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1. This word is a
synonym
of
belly button
.
Naval
Navel
2. This word denotes a large building in which airplanes are stored.
Hangar
Hanger
3. In track and field, some runners jump these.
Hurtles
Hurdles
4. The top official at a primary school in the U.S. is a ________.
principal
principle
5. If I challenge you to a gun showdown outside of town and you accept, you and I will have an old-fashioned ____.
dual
duel
6. An impending event might be described as ________.
eminent
immanent
imminent
7. When it's time to send a letter to Grandma, I may compose my letter on ________.
stationery
stationary
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April 24, 2011
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