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  Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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a. detestable; extremely unpleasant; very bad


Spelling Word: abominable
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v. assent; agree without protesting


Spelling Word: acquiesce
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a. fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor


Spelling Word: aromatic
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a. constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent


Spelling Word: assiduous
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n. mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder; fear, as of something evil


Spelling Word: awe
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n. hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals


Spelling Word: beard
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n. breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap


Spelling Word: breach
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n. formal warning in law; close attention to minimizing risk


Spelling Word: caution
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n. beverage made from juice pressed from apples


Spelling Word: cider
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n. act of burning something


Spelling Word: combustion