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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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v. declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks


Spelling Word: acknowledge
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v. change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable


Spelling Word: adjust
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n. total of two or more quantities; aggregate; sum


Spelling Word: amount
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n. a way of considering or doing something


Spelling Word: approach
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n. trunks, bags, parcels, and suitcases in which one carries one's belongings while traveling; luggage


Spelling Word: baggage
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v. harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap


Spelling Word: bait
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v. perform; conduct oneself in a proper way


Spelling Word: behave
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v. be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly


Spelling Word: betray
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a. of white or pale color; without color; empty; void


Spelling Word: blank
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v. annoy; trouble; make agitated or nervous; fluster


Spelling Word: bother