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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. glue; paste; the substance that unites or bonds surfaces together


Spelling Word: adhesive
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n. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity;


Spelling Word: adolescent
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a. having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; kindly inclined; zealous


Spelling Word: affectionate
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v. ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of


Spelling Word: approve
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ad. very similarly; roughly


Spelling Word: approximately
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n. the bowl-shaped vessel, usually used for holding food or liquids


Spelling Word: basin
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n. the inclination of head, or bending of the body for respect or submission; bending or rounded part of a ship forward


Spelling Word: bow
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n. a message that is transmitted by radio or television; radio or television show


Spelling Word: broadcast
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n. freight carried by ship, an aircraft, or another vehicle


Spelling Word: cargo
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n. ritual; ceremony or rite


Spelling Word: ceremonial