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  Academic Words Level 3 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. be similar to; take after; look like


Spelling Word: resemble
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v. sign back; return by a formal act; yield to another; abandon


Spelling Word: resign
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n. materials; abilities; available source


Spelling Word: resource
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n. border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving


Spelling Word: rim
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n. piece of unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth


Spelling Word: rumour
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n. an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval


Spelling Word: spectacle
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n. man who speaks on behalf of another or others


Spelling Word: spokesman
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n. a kind or category; band; ribbon


Spelling Word: stripe
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v. hang freely; postpone; delay


Spelling Word: suspend
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a. domesticated; very restrained or quiet; make less strong or intense; soften


Spelling Word: tame