Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Spelling Practices

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(1) n. an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles

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(2) n. plan for attaining a particular goal; deliberate, coordinated movement; strategy

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(3) n. a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish

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(4) n. standard or unit of measurement; self-contained component of a system; unit of education covering a single topic

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(5) v. darken; make dim or indistinct; conceal in obscurity

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(6) v. preoccupy the mind of excessively; besiege; compass about; dominate the thoughts of someone

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(7) n. natural part or structure in animal or plant, capable of performing some special action

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(8) a. lacking in energy or will; peacefully resistant in response to injustice

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(9) n. act or instance that may be used as an example in subsequent similar cases

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(10) a. deep; not superficial; far-reaching