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  Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. lawmaking; the act of making or enacting laws; law enacted by a legislative body


Spelling Word: legislation
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n. something that holds one back; state of being legally obliged and responsible


Spelling Word: liability
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n. scheme for distribution of prizes by chance; gaming in which tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes


Spelling Word: lottery
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n. chief excellence or great talent; outstanding work of art or craft


Spelling Word: masterpiece
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n. danger; a threat or the act of threatening; something that is a source of danger; threaten; intimidate


Spelling Word: menace
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a. humble; less ambitious; moderate


Spelling Word: modest
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n. transferring property title as security for the repayment of a loan


Spelling Word: mortgage
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n. descendant; the young of an animal


Spelling Word: offspring
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n. severe trial; a form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; a difficult or painful experience


Spelling Word: ordeal
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n. dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons


Spelling Word: petroleum