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  Academic Words Level 5 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. a fixed, especially religious, belief or set of beliefs; doctrine


Spelling Word: dogma
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a. low in spirits; depressed; directed downward


Spelling Word: downcast
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v. color a material, especially by soaking in a coloring solution; take on or impart color


Spelling Word: dye
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n. earnest activity intended to do or accomplish something; exertion powers to attain an object


Spelling Word: endeavor
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a. making severe demands; demanding a lot of effort, care, or attention


Spelling Word: exacting
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n. act of coming to a close; termination; the act of breathing out; exhalation


Spelling Word: expiration
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a. obvious and offensive, blatant, scandalous; flaming into notice


Spelling Word: flagrant
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n. coming into being of something; origin


Spelling Word: genesis
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n. the most powerful members of society


Spelling Word: gentry
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v. see briefly; catch sight of


Spelling Word: glimpse