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  Academic Words Level 4 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. review; look back upon; remember


Spelling Word: retrospect
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n. metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together


Spelling Word: rivet
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v. cut or clip hair; a strip of something; remove by cutting or clipping


Spelling Word: shear
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n. one occupied with the affairs of government and influential in shaping policy


Spelling Word: statesman
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a. firmly or constant loyal; fixed or unchanging


Spelling Word: steadfast
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a. arduous; intense; performed with much energy or force;


Spelling Word: strenuous
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v. represent; signify; stand for


Spelling Word: symbolize
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n. tax on goods coming into a country


Spelling Word: tariff
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a. capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally


Spelling Word: tolerable
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n. friction between body and surface on which it moves


Spelling Word: traction