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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light


Spelling Word: laser
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n. hot liquid rock from a volcano that becomes solid as it cools


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n. humanistic study of language and literature


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a. causing shock or horror; gruesome


Spelling Word: lurid
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a. noticeable or pronounced; having one or more distinguishing marks


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n. the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality


Spelling Word: materialism
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n. imaginary circle on the surface of the earth through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator; noon


Spelling Word: meridian
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n. person of distinction or great reputation; the celebrity who is an inspiration to others


Spelling Word: notable
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v. swing back and forth with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm; vibrate pendulum-like; waver


Spelling Word: oscillate
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v. fertilize by transferring pollen


Spelling Word: pollinate