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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. usually minor event or condition that is subordinate to another; event; happening


Spelling Word: incident
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a. tending or leaning toward; bent; having preference or tendency


Spelling Word: inclined
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n. investigation; search for knowledge


Spelling Word: inquiry
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n. high ranking police officer; investigator who observes carefully


Spelling Word: inspector
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n. communication; a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting


Spelling Word: interaction
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a. contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; inconstant


Spelling Word: irregular
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a. mythical; fabled; extremely well known; famous or renowned


Spelling Word: legendary
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v. set free, as from oppression, confinement, or foreign control; discharge; release


Spelling Word: liberate
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a. automatic; monotonous; relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics


Spelling Word: mechanical
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a. overpowering in effect or strength; very great or intense; extreme


Spelling Word: overwhelming