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 4000 FCE (D) - Spelling Practices
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n. 争论,辩论 discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points


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n. 赤字,不足额 inadequacy or insufficiency; the sum of money falls short of required amount; shortage


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a. 完全的,最终的 final; complete; precisely defined or explicit


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a. 故意的,早有准备的 done with or marked by full consciousness of nature and effects; intentional


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v. 演示,论证 show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove


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v. 剥夺,夺去,免去 deny; take something take away


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n. 侦探 investigator;  usually of the police force, who investigates crimes and obtains evidence


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v. 威慑,吓住 keep from; stop; prevent or discourage from acting


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n. 热爱,忠诚 faithfulness; ardent, often selfless affection and dedication


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a. 不令人喜欢的,令人厌恶的 not agreeing with tastes or expectations


Spelling Word: disagreeable