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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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a. clever; having the inventive or cunning mind


Spelling Word: ingenious
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n. envy; jealous attitude or disposition


Spelling Word: jealousy
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a. chief; principal; having a position in the lead; foremost


Spelling Word: leading
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n. convenience; vacancy; freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity


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


Spelling Word: limestone
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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. landmark; significant development


Spelling Word: milestone
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v. destroy completely; do away with completely so as to leave no trace


Spelling Word: obliterate
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n. act of occupying or taking possession; control of a country by military forces of a foreign power


Spelling Word: occupation
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n. a drama set to music and consists of singing


Spelling Word: opera