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  Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. tier; a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another


Spelling Word: layer
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n. fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant; thread made from fibers of the flax plant


Spelling Word: linen
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n. plan for attaining a particular goal; deliberate, coordinated movement; strategy


Spelling Word: maneuver
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n. tune; pleasing succession or arrangement of sounds; poem suitable for setting to music or singing


Spelling Word: melody
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a. the fewest; the least possible


Spelling Word: minimal
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n. visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere; haze before the eyes that blurs the vision


Spelling Word: mist
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a. slightly wet; damp or humid


Spelling Word: moist
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v. stimulate; impel; provide with an incentive; move to action


Spelling Word: motivate
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n. the feeling of sickness in the stomach by an urge to vomit; strong aversion; disgust


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


Spelling Word: opponent