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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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v. state clearly; make known formally or officially


Spelling Word: declare
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a. devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose; designed for a particular use or function


Spelling Word: dedicated
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n. money given as a guarantee or security


Spelling Word: deposit
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n. act of describing; sketch or account of anything in words


Spelling Word: description
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a. having the same quantity, measure, or value as another; identical


Spelling Word: equal
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v. set up or found; build


Spelling Word: establish
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n. an act that violates the rules of a sport


Spelling Word: foul
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a. having or deserving glory; famous; characterized by great beauty and splendor; magnificent; wonderful


Spelling Word: glorious