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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult


Spelling Word: irony
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n. a fragment of any solid substance; old iron, or other metal, glass, paper; discarded material


Spelling Word: junk
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v. adjust the spaces between words;  show to be reasonable; explain, clear away


Spelling Word: justify
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n. washing; a workplace where clothes are washed and ironed


Spelling Word: laundry
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n. jump; hop; place jumped over or from


Spelling Word: leap
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n. thin continuous mark, as that made by a pen, pencil, or brush applied to a surface; border or boundary


Spelling Word: line
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n. reasoned and reasonable judgment; a system of reasoning


Spelling Word: logic
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a. steadfast in allegiance or duty; faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty


Spelling Word: loyal
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a. grand or noble in thought or deed; outstanding of its kind


Spelling Word: magnificent
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v. be on the watch respecting; pay attention to; notice with care; see; perceive


Spelling Word: observe