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 4000 FCE (U - Z) - Spelling Practices
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a. 笔直的,直立的,柱子,直立物 in an erect position or posture; perpendicular; vertical, or nearly vertical; pointing upward


Spelling Word: upright
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a. 功利的,实利的 practical and functional, not just for show


Spelling Word: utilitarian
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v. 做声,发表 speak; express; send forth with the voice


Spelling Word: utter
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n. 活门,阀 device or structure for controlling the flow of a fluid


Spelling Word: valve
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a. 有毒的 poisonous; secreting and transmitting venom; marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful


Spelling Word: venomous
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n. (陪审团的)裁决 findings of a jury on issues of fact for decision; judgment or opinion


Spelling Word: verdict
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n. 船,液体容器 craft; ship; container for liquids


Spelling Word: vessel
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a. 能养活的,可行的 practical or workable; capable of maintaining life; capable of continuing effectiveness


Spelling Word: viable
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v. 涉水,费力行走 paddle; walk through relatively shallow water


Spelling Word: wade
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v. (狗尾巴等)摆动 move one way and the other with quick turns; shake to and fro; move in vibrating; cause to vibrate


Spelling Word: wag