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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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a. plentiful; possessing riches or resources


Spelling Word: abundant
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n. a system that provides quantitative information about finances


Spelling Word: accounting
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n. personal knowledge or information about someone or something


Spelling Word: acquaintance
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n. something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger


Spelling Word: adventure
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n. a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air


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a. uninteresting and tiresome; dull


Spelling Word: boring
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a. not easily borne; wearing; causing uneasiness or fatigue


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n. an oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning


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v. determine votes; examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize


Spelling Word: canvass
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n. status of being a champion; position or title of a winner


Spelling Word: championship