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  Academic Words Level 3 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. be similar to; take after; look like


Spelling Word: resemble
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v. keep under control; hold back; place limits on


Spelling Word: restrain
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n. piece of unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth


Spelling Word: rumour
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a. pitiless; cruel; having no compassion or pity; merciless


Spelling Word: ruthless
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n. range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound


Spelling Word: scope
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v. be at an angle; incline


Spelling Word: slope
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n. sailor or seaman; thick, black, viscous liquid obtained by the distillation of wood, coal


Spelling Word: tar
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a. pertaining to territory or land; limited to a certain district


Spelling Word: territorial
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n. the sensation of dryness in the throat


Spelling Word: thirst
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v. pull or draw with great effort; draw along with continued exertion; haul along; tow


Spelling Word: tug