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 4000 FCE (L M) - Spelling Practices
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n. any of the short hairs fringing the edge of the eyelid


Spelling Word: lash
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a. continuing or remaining for a long time; enduring; durable


Spelling Word: lasting
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n. freedom to behave, act, or think in the way you want to; angular distance north or south of the earth's equator


Spelling Word: latitude
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n. association; a group of people or countries who join together because they have the same interest


Spelling Word: league
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n. reading and writing; ability to read and write


Spelling Word: literacy
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n. legend; wisdom; knowledge acquired through education or experience


Spelling Word: lore
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v. operate with one's hands; control or play upon people, forces artfully


Spelling Word: manipulate
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v. depict as if on a map; plan or delineate, especially in detail; arrange


Spelling Word: map
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n. the killing of a considerable number of human beings under circumstances of atrocity or cruelty


Spelling Word: massacre
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v. speak or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner


Spelling Word: mention