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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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n. determination; formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote


Spelling Word: resolve
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v. tear or be torn violently; criticize or abuse forcefully and violently


Spelling Word: rip
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n. normal activity of a person in a particular social setting; the part played by a performer


Spelling Word: role
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n. knowledge resulting from study and research; grant of financial aid awarded to a student


Spelling Word: scholarship
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n. a roll of paper; a writing formed into a roll; schedule or list; mark added to a signature, intended to represent a seal


Spelling Word: scroll
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n. method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem


Spelling Word: solution
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a. greater rank or station or quality; excellent


Spelling Word: superior
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n. a row of houses built in a similar style; a level shelf of land with steep slopes


Spelling Word: terrace
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n. extreme fear; violent dread; fright


Spelling Word: terror