Academic Words Level 5 - 2 - Spelling Practices

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(1) v. color a material, especially by soaking in a coloring solution; take on or impart color

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(2) n. powerful and effective language; persuasive speech

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(3) n. earnest activity intended to do or accomplish something; exertion powers to attain an object

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(4) n. savage wildness or fierceness; fury; cruelty

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(5) v. provide or raise funds or capital for; supply funds to

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(6) n. a right granted by authority; right to vote; business licensed to sell a product in a particular area

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(7) a. lasting only a short time; fleeting; elusive

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(8) v. fix the eyes in a steady and earnest look; look with eagerness or curiosity, as in admiration, astonishment

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(9) a. of lowly origin; not noble in quality, character, or purpose; unworthy

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(10) a. urgent or pressing; able to deal authoritatively; dictatorial