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  Academic Words Level 4 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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a. coming from the side; situated at or extending to the side


Spelling Word: lateral
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n. any animals kept for use or profit


Spelling Word: livestock
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n. moment of calm; a period of calm weather; temporary quiet and rest


Spelling Word: lull
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v. wound seriously; cause permanent loss of function of limb or part of the body


Spelling Word: maim
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n. warm-blooded vertebrate having skin covered with hair


Spelling Word: mammal
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n. an event that happens


Spelling Word: occurrence
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a. extremely disturbed from emotion


Spelling Word: overwrought
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a. lacking wit or imagination; ordinary


Spelling Word: pedestrian
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a. scenic; striking or interesting in an unusual way


Spelling Word: picturesque
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ad. by a small amount at a time; in stages; gradually


Spelling Word: piecemeal