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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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a. theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand


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


Spelling Word: adventure
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n. sickness;a slight but often persistent illness 


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n. silvery ductile metallic element


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v. ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of


Spelling Word: approve
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n. study of artifacts and relics of early humankind


Spelling Word: archaeology
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n. theory of numerical calculations


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n. a scientist who studies living organisms


Spelling Word: biologist
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n. praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval


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n. air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration


Spelling Word: breath