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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. stand up or offer resistance; refuse to comply; withstand the force of something


Spelling Word: resist
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n. moderation or limitation; controlling force; loss of freedom; control of feelings


Spelling Word: restraint
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v. move back and away from; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position


Spelling Word: retire
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n. words or actions intended to evoke contemptuous laughter; make fun of


Spelling Word: ridicule
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a. involving risk or danger; hazardous


Spelling Word: risky
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a. affected with the disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health


Spelling Word: sick
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ad. a little; a bit; in a small amount or degree


Spelling Word: slightly
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n. moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities; the rays of the sun


Spelling Word: sunshine
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n. organized structure for arranging or classifying


Spelling Word: system
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n. the ability to do the right thing without making anyone unhappy; sensitive mental touch; peculiar skill or faculty


Spelling Word: tact