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  Academic Words Level 1 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. person who lacks courage to face danger; timid


Spelling Word: coward
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a. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; of the greatest importance


Spelling Word: crucial
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n. stream; flow; up-to-date; present


Spelling Word: current
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n. technique or means; instrument; machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks


Spelling Word: device
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n. extreme mental or emotional disturbance; obsession; confusion of affairs; being drawn apart


Spelling Word: distraction
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v. deprive someone of benefits; remove or shorten the tail of an animal


Spelling Word: dock
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n. quantity of medicine given; sufficient quantity; portion


Spelling Word: dose
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n. the commercial center of a town or city


Spelling Word: downtown
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v. regard with respect; favorable regard


Spelling Word: esteem
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n. act of gracious kindness; inclination to approve


Spelling Word: favour