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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light


Spelling Word: laser
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v. bend or slant away from the vertical; rely on assistance or support


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n. system of methods followed in a particular discipline


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a. unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh


Spelling Word: oppressive
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a. relating to money; requiring payment of money


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a. full of, attended with or involving peril; dangerous; hazardous


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a. lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of


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n. card for sending messages by post without an envelope


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v. hunt or catch; victimize or make a profit at someone else's expense


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v. penetrate or puncture by a sharp and slender thing


Spelling Word: prick