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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice


Spelling Word: ritual
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n. vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument


Spelling Word: scoop
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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. middle size aquatic mammal; stamp used for authentication or security


Spelling Word: seal
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v. touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from


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


Spelling Word: solution
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v. pour; sudden drop from an upright position; flow or run out


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


Spelling Word: splendid
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v. break apart; cut; divide


Spelling Word: split
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a. arising without external cause; growing without cultivation or human labor


Spelling Word: spontaneous