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 5000 Words Level 4 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate


Spelling Word: ambivalence
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n. the feeling of enmity or ill will; an attitude that informs one's actions; disposition


Spelling Word: animus
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n. source of relaxation or comfort; medicine that relieves pain


Spelling Word: anodyne
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n. alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer


Spelling Word: aperitif
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a. untrue; of questionable authorship or authenticity; erroneous; fictitious


Spelling Word: apocryphal
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a. handsome; beautiful; pretty; attractively lively and graceful


Spelling Word: bonny
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n. earthwork or other strong defense; a person who defends


Spelling Word: bulwark
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a. carefully aware of all circumstances; cautious


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n. bowl-shaped strainer used to wash or drain foods


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v. examine in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order


Spelling Word: collate