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  Academic Words Level 3 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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v. prescribe; rule as a dictator


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n. sound reflected from an opposing surface and repeated to the ear; repetition of a sound


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v. darken; exceed in importance; outweigh


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n. branch of social science that deals with the production and consumption and their management


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v. supply with light; illuminate, as the sun enlightens the earth; make clear to the intellect; inform or instruct


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v. make use of, sometimes unjustly


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ad. in addition; moreover; still further


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n. disadvantage; physical disability; cripple; hinder; impede


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n. halves; half of a sphere bounded by a great circle


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n. flock; crowd; a group of cattle or other domestic animals


Spelling Word: herd