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  Academic Words Level 4 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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a. concerning each of two or more persons or things; exchangeable; interacting


Spelling Word: reciprocal
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n. remainder; small part or portion that remains after the central part no longer exists


Spelling Word: remnant
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n. naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits


Spelling Word: starch
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v. encourage; motivate; arouse; spur;  excite or invigorate with a stimulant


Spelling Word: stimulate
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v. settle down; sink to a lower level or form depression; wear off or die down


Spelling Word: subside
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n. direct financial aid by the government


Spelling Word: subsidy
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n. rushing stream; flood; heavy downpour


Spelling Word: torrent
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n. a small electronic device containing a semiconductor and having at least three electrical contacts


Spelling Word: transistor
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v. mark a line below, as words; underscore.


Spelling Word: underline
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n. sleeplessness; uneasiness; state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context


Spelling Word: unrest