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wit twit fit                                 bit

an insignificant, silly, or bothersome person __________

good sense, reasoning power __________ very small portion __________

a small bird's cheep __________           measure for size __________

a bar on a horse's bridle __________

losing control of one's composure or cool __________

a confused, excited state __________

Exercise 177                                 niche
                        ditch itch witch

to scratch __________                        a trench __________

a wicked woman riding a broom __________

a small place, nook, cranny, or alcove __________

hitch                                 pitch  snitch

attach (such as a wagon to a horse) __________

tell on, tattle __________                toss or throw __________

steal something of little value __________

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