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 4000 CELPIP (S) - Spelling Practices
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ad. казалось бы, apparently; appearing to be something, especially when this is not true


Spelling Word: seemingly
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a. потертый torn or worn to rage; poor; mean; ragged


Spelling Word: shabby
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n. лоскуток a small amount; a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; long, irregular strip that is cut or torn off


Spelling Word: shred
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v. вздох inhale air than immediately expel it; make deep single respiration, especially to express  fatigue, exhaustion, grief


Spelling Word: sigh
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a. одновременным existing, happening, or done at the same time


Spelling Word: simultaneous
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n. клевету defamation;  false and malicious statement or report about someone


Spelling Word: slander
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ad. немного a little; a bit; in a small amount or degree


Spelling Word: slightly
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n. тапочки low footwear that can be on and off easily; one who slips or slides because of loss of traction


Spelling Word: slipper
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a. порка quick and energetic; exceptional of its kind; remarkable


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v. заставки cause fluid to scatter in flying masses; strike and dash about, as water, mud


Spelling Word: splash