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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. state of being absent; state of being away


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n. act of accompanying someone or something


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v. designate; nominate; choose someone officially for a job or responsibility


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n. a task that was given to students; job; distribution; appointment


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a. impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration


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n. a person in charge of the bank; one who owns or is an executive in a bank


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n. title or degree of nobility


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


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


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n. organ or seat of the intellect; understanding or imagination


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