Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Spelling Practices

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(1) n. lawmaking; the act of making or enacting laws; law enacted by a legislative body

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(2) n. something that holds one back; state of being legally obliged and responsible

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(3) n. scheme for distribution of prizes by chance; gaming in which tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes

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(4) n. chief excellence or great talent; outstanding work of art or craft

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(5) n. danger; a threat or the act of threatening; something that is a source of danger; threaten; intimidate

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(6) a. humble; less ambitious; moderate

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(7) n. transferring property title as security for the repayment of a loan

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(8) n. descendant; the young of an animal

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(9) n. severe trial; a form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; a difficult or painful experience

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(10) n. dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons