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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. inquire into; attempt to find out in a scientific manner


Spelling Word: research
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v. show a reaction to something favorably or as hoped


Spelling Word: respond
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v. make known; disclose, or show


Spelling Word: reveal
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n. summary of a longer discussion;  formal examination;  practice to refresh memory


Spelling Word: review
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n. long, narrow upper section or crest; a chain of hills or mountains


Spelling Word: ridge
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n. unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow


Spelling Word: shock
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a. shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant


Spelling Word: splendid
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n. a mass of very small drops of liquid carried in the air  


Spelling Word: spray
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a. securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited


Spelling Word: steady
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n. workplace for the teaching or practice of an art


Spelling Word: studio