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  Academic Words Level 4 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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v. condense; shorten; reduce length of written text


Spelling Word: abridge
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v. move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected


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n. annual payment of allowance or income; periodical payment, amounting to a fixed sum in each year


Spelling Word: annuity
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a. opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or the region near it


Spelling Word: antarctic
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v. prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away


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n. art or science of flying; flight; aeronautics


Spelling Word: aviation
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n. the center around which something rotates; pivot


Spelling Word: axis
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n. the dead body of an animal, especially one slaughtered and dressed for food


Spelling Word: carcass
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v. serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony


Spelling Word: commemorate
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a. diligent; responsible; reliable


Spelling Word: conscientious