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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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a. not dependent; free; not subject to control by others; not relying on others


Spelling Word: independent
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a. instructive; illustrative; providing or conveying information


Spelling Word: informative
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a. of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement


Spelling Word: insufficient
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n. rank, quality, state, or attributes of a king; royal authority; sovereign power; rule; dominion; monarchy


Spelling Word: kingdom
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n. burden; something  which is laid on or put in anything for conveyance


Spelling Word: load
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n. lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters


Spelling Word: meditation
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n. a dark-colored person generally; broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained


Spelling Word: moor
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a. feeling or expressing sorrow or grief; sad; gloomy


Spelling Word: mournful
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a. refraining from producing speech or vocal sound; unable to speak; expressed without speech; unspoken


Spelling Word: mute
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n. prospect; view; belief about the future; an act of looking out


Spelling Word: outlook