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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. organized opposition to authority


Spelling Word: rebellion
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n. enjoying yourself when you are not working; entertainment


Spelling Word: recreation
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v. practice; drill; engage in preparation for a public performance


Spelling Word: rehearse
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v. free from a burden; alleviate; save from ruin


Spelling Word: relieve
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n. act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority on their behalf


Spelling Word: representation
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a. involving risk or danger; hazardous


Spelling Word: risky
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a. acceptable; good or good enough for a particular need or purpose


Spelling Word: satisfactory
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n. sending of cargo; an act of sending off something


Spelling Word: shipment
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a. developed or designed for a special activity or function


Spelling Word: specialized
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a. consecutive; happening one after the other without any break


Spelling Word: successive