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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. suggest; bestow commendation on; represent favorably


Spelling Word: recommend
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n. act of making copies


Spelling Word: reproduction
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v. set or keep apart; disunite; divide; disconnect


Spelling Word: separate
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a. reflecting light; radiant; bright from reflected light


Spelling Word: shiny
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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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v. drive; direct;  guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel


Spelling Word: steer
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n. earnest endeavor; violent or angry disagreement


Spelling Word: strife
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a. robust; strong; substantially made or constructed


Spelling Word: sturdy
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n. director; overseer; one who is in charge of a particular unit, as in government or school system


Spelling Word: supervisor