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  Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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a. of the same kin; related by blood


Spelling Word: akin
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n. hypersensitivity reaction; abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances


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n. a chronological record of the events of successive years


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n. ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages; extreme oldness


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n. word of opposite meaning; counter term


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n. greediness for wealth; the insatiable desire to gain


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n. part of military force which serves on horseback


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n. quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually


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ad. in an unchangeable or invariable manner; in every case; perpetually; continually


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v. fall apart; fold or collapse; crush together or press into wrinkles


Spelling Word: crumple