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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. show a reaction to something favorably or as hoped


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n. the offering of something to god; victim offered to God; surrender or loss of profit for higher object


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n. middle size aquatic mammal; stamp used for authentication or security


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n. skin infection; hurting; inflamed and painful; source of pain, distress, or irritation


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v. go bad; rot; decay; become unfit for consumption or use


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n. existence; remaining alive


Spelling Word: survival
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n. low land that is seasonally flooded; low land region saturated with water


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n. knitted garment covering the upper part of the body


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a. having special skill or knowledge; according to principle; formal rather than practical; relating to technique


Spelling Word: technical
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n. act of taking something from someone unlawfully; stealing


Spelling Word: theft