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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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v. regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at


Spelling Word: admire
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a. valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures


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n. the bowl-shaped vessel, usually used for holding food or liquids


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v. give as a gift; present


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n. the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros


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n. sharp and bitter manner


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n. brink; the very top edge of a container


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n. creek; a small stream


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n. process of making things clearer or easier to understand


Spelling Word: clarification
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n. one who seeks what another seeks, or claims what another claim; one who competes; rival


Spelling Word: competitor