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  Academic Words Level 3 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. [资源,财力,办法,智谋] materials; abilities; available source


Spelling Word: resource
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a. [无情的] pitiless; cruel; having no compassion or pity; merciless


Spelling Word: ruthless
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n. [铲子,铁锨铲] a tool consisting of a broad scoop, or hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing loose substances


Spelling Word: shovel
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v. [捣碎,摔碎] break in pieces by violence; dash to pieces; crush


Spelling Word: smash
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n. [法令,条例] a law enacted by the legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler


Spelling Word: statute
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v. [监督,指导] administer; watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly


Spelling Word: supervise
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v. [吊,悬挂] hang freely; postpone; delay


Spelling Word: suspend
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v. [解冻] melt, such as snow and ice; defrost; warm weather following a freeze


Spelling Word: thaw
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v. [繁荣,昌盛] make steady progress; prosper; flourish


Spelling Word: thrive
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n. [交易] deal; communication involving two or more people that affects all those involved


Spelling Word: transaction