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  Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. device; machine; the technical aspects of doing something


Spelling Word: mechanism
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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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v. get hold of; gain possession of; acquire, in any way


Spelling Word: obtain
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n. contestant; someone who offers opposition


Spelling Word: opponent
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n. tendency to expect the best possible outcome; belief that the universe is improving and good will win over evil


Spelling Word: optimism
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n. path; circle; move in an orbit; encircle


Spelling Word: orbit
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n. having and controlling property


Spelling Word: ownership
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n. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall


Spelling Word: parachute
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n. animal or plant living on another


Spelling Word: parasite