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  Academic Words Level 3 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. cleansing agent; a substance that acts similarly to soap


Spelling Word: detergent
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n. argument; angry altercation; quarrel; verbal controversy; debate


Spelling Word: dispute
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n. disorder; turmoil; mental or emotional unbalance or disorder


Spelling Word: disturbance
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n. building or house, especially as the great hall, church, or temple; anything shaped like a cupola


Spelling Word: dome
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n. the diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work; diplomatic representatives headed by an ambassador


Spelling Word: embassy
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n. company; firm; organization created for business ventures


Spelling Word: enterprise
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v. make empty; remove contents of


Spelling Word: evacuate
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v. open or straighten something out; unbend; prolong


Spelling Word: extend
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v. ward off; make an effort to resist; keep off; prevent from entering


Spelling Word: fend
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n. a bitter quarrel between two parties


Spelling Word: feud