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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion


Spelling Word: delusion
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a. relying on or requiring the aid of another for support


Spelling Word: dependent
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n. a dish served as the last course of a meal


Spelling Word: dessert
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n. difference; deviation; separation; the act of moving away in a different direction


Spelling Word: divergence
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n. efficiency; quality of being effective


Spelling Word: effectiveness
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n. someone who travels into little known regions


Spelling Word: explorer
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n. death of all its remaining members


Spelling Word: extinction
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n. health; vigor; state or condition of being fit; suitability or appropriateness


Spelling Word: fitness
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n. remnant; remains of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age


Spelling Word: fossil
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a. pleasant-smelling; odorous


Spelling Word: fragrant