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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. [反話,諷刺] expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult


Spelling Word: irony
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n. [(繩索等的)結,(樹)節,木節,群,簇] fastening together of one or more threads, cords, ropes; lump or loop formed in the thread; ornamental tie


Spelling Word: knot
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n. [講演,講課,教訓,訓斥] teaching by giving a discourse on some subject; speech that is open to the public


Spelling Word: lecture
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v. [圈成環,纏繞] circle; ring; move in loops; make a [___] in; join with a loop


Spelling Word: loop
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n. [奢侈,豪華] something that is an indulgence rather than necessity; excessively expensive


Spelling Word: luxury
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n. [方法,辦法,條理,秩序] orderly procedure or process; regular manner of doing anything


Spelling Word: method
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a. [軍事的,軍用的,軍隊的,軍人的] about soldiers, to arms, or war; of the whole body of soldiers


Spelling Word: military
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v. [修改,變更] alter; change something such as a plan, opinion, law to improve


Spelling Word: modify
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v. [登,上(馬或車),攀登,爬上,騎,乘] go up or advance; fix onto a backing; put up or launch


Spelling Word: mount
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n. [全套服裝,全套設備] a set of clothing, often with accessories; a set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose


Spelling Word: outfit