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  Academic Words Level 1 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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v. sail back and forth on the ocean; sail as for the protection of commerce, in search of an enemy, or for pleasure


Spelling Word: cruise
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n. periodically repeated sequence of events; a long period of time; entire round in a circle or a spire


Spelling Word: cycle
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n. a pack of 52 cards; any of various floor-like platforms built into a vessel


Spelling Word: deck
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a. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste; greatly pleasing or entertaining


Spelling Word: delicious
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n. one appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him; substitute in office


Spelling Word: deputy
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a. related in fable; devised; invented; not real


Spelling Word: fabulous
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v. rear; promote the growth of; help develop


Spelling Word: foster
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n. group of criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit; a herd of buffalo or elk


Spelling Word: gang
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a. of huge size; excessively large; coarse; rough; not fine or delicate


Spelling Word: gross
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n. solid surface of the earth; bottom; lowest part


Spelling Word: ground