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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. one who takes part in an armed group against the constituted authority; revolt;


Spelling Word: rebel
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n. image of something as reflected by a mirror; remark expressing careful consideration


Spelling Word: reflection
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n. honor or esteem; admire; aspect; detail or point


Spelling Word: respect
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n. competition; the act of competing as for a profit or a prize


Spelling Word: rivalry
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n. the chief officer of a shire or county, to whom is entrusted the execution of the laws


Spelling Word: sheriff
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a. acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound


Spelling Word: shrill
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a. timid; bashful; easily startled; distrustful


Spelling Word: shy
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a. exhibiting a lack of wisdom or good sense; foolish; stupid


Spelling Word: silly
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a. dependable; stocky; euphemisms for fat


Spelling Word: stout
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v. give testimony in a court of law; provide evidence for


Spelling Word: testify