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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. point or direct towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it


Spelling Word: aim
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v. designate; nominate; choose someone officially for a job or responsibility


Spelling Word: appoint
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n. a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory


Spelling Word: attachment
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n. act or state of attending or heeding; application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought


Spelling Word: attention
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n. flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft


Spelling Word: barge
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n. planning something carefully and intentionally


Spelling Word: calculation
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v. applaud;  slap; strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another


Spelling Word: clap
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v. work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort


Spelling Word: collaborate
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a. agreeing with itself; coherent; regular


Spelling Word: consistent
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n. an expert who gives advice


Spelling Word: consultant