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  Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. something that holds one back; state of being legally obliged and responsible


Spelling Word: liability
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a. profitable; producing a good profit


Spelling Word: lucrative
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a. movable; not fixed; fluid; unstable


Spelling Word: mobile
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n. something that annoys or gives trouble and vexation; something that is offensive or noxious


Spelling Word: nuisance
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n. long, eventful journey; extended adventurous voyage or trip


Spelling Word: odyssey
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v. become aware of through the senses; detect


Spelling Word: perceive
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v. cause to turn away from what is right, proper, or good; corrupt; bring to a bad or worse condition


Spelling Word: pervert
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v. attacks suddenly; seize something swiftly and eagerly; leap into the air intending to seize someone or something


Spelling Word: pounce
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a. expectable; likely; capable of being predicted or foretold


Spelling Word: predictable
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n. the impression produced by achievements or reputation; recognized distinction or importance


Spelling Word: prestige