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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. a whole individual unit; a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group


Spelling Word: item
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v. crush or bruise; get stuck; press tightly together


Spelling Word: jam
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n. fastening together of one or more threads, cords, ropes; lump or loop formed in the thread; ornamental tie


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


Spelling Word: modify
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v. go up or advance; fix onto a backing; put up or launch


Spelling Word: mount
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a. metropolitan; civic; having local self-government


Spelling Word: municipal
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a. exposed; easily discovered; plain


Spelling Word: obvious
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n. a significant event that occurs at a critical time; opportunity to do something; event or happening


Spelling Word: occasion
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a. relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit


Spelling Word: physical