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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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a. not sufficient to meet a need; insufficient; poor


Spelling Word: inadequate
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v. made industrial; converted to industrialism


Spelling Word: industrialized
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a. ingenious; wise; bright; having a high degree of intelligence; mentally acute


Spelling Word: intelligent
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a. overwhelming; tempting; charming


Spelling Word: irresistible
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n. a rock consisting chiefly of calcium carbonate or carbonate of lime


Spelling Word: limestone
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n. any large macrurous crustacean used as a food


Spelling Word: lobster
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n. the attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets


Spelling Word: magnetism
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a. habitually moving from place to place, especially in search of seasonal work; wandering


Spelling Word: migrant
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n. wetness caused by water


Spelling Word: moisture
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a. simple and healthful and close to nature


Spelling Word: organic