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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. record of a voyage or flight; a record of day to day activities


Spelling Word: log
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v. develop and reach maturity; grow old or older


Spelling Word: mature
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v. alter; change something such as a plan, opinion, law to improve


Spelling Word: modify
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n. act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie; written promise to repay a debt


Spelling Word: obligation
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n. favorable or advantageous circumstance; a chance for progress or advancement


Spelling Word: opportunity
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n. legal document identifying the bearer as a citizen of a country and allowing to travel abroad


Spelling Word: passport
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n. punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine


Spelling Word: penalty
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v. have a desire for something or someone; yearn; grieve or mourn for


Spelling Word: pine
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v. flow in a spurt; rain heavily; supply in large amounts


Spelling Word: pour
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n. being in existence; something presented as a gift; period of time that is happening now


Spelling Word: present