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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters


Spelling Word: kerosene
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v. bend the knee; fall or rest on the knees


Spelling Word: kneel
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n. guidance; direction; authority; position or office of a leader


Spelling Word: leadership
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a. busy; energetic; vigorous


Spelling Word: lively
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n. landmark; significant development


Spelling Word: milestone
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n. sheep; flesh of a sheep;  loose woman; prostitute


Spelling Word: mutton
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a. beyond ordinary understanding


Spelling Word: mysterious
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a. random; occurring from time to time; infrequent


Spelling Word: occasional
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a. hopeful; positive; expecting the best in all possible ways


Spelling Word: optimistic
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ad. out of houses; out of doors


Spelling Word: outdoors