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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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a. inadequate; lacking an essential quality or element


Spelling Word: deficient
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n. alteration in the shape or dimensions; a change for the worse


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


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n. act or process of diving anything into parts; state of being divided; separation


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v. move or bring by force or with great effort


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a. wanting very much to do or have something


Spelling Word: eager
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n. act of fleeing from danger, of evading harm, or of avoiding notice; deliverance from injury or any evil


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v. raise in rank or dignity; praise


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ad. in a fair manner; with justice; frankly


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


Spelling Word: fitness