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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm


Spelling Word: abandon
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a. appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting


Spelling Word: attractive
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n. platform projecting from the wall of a building


Spelling Word: balcony
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a. hairless; lacking a natural or usual covering


Spelling Word: bald
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n. orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally


Spelling Word: band
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n. ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool


Spelling Word: beam
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n. tied; held; committed; limit; constraint; leap; jump


Spelling Word: bound
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n. rightful concern or responsibility; occupation, work, or trade-in which a person is engaged; commercial enterprise


Spelling Word: business
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v. capture or seize, especially after a chase; take by or as if by trapping; reach just in time


Spelling Word: catch
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n. the lightness of spirits or mood; source of joy or happiness; festive food and drink; refreshment


Spelling Word: cheer