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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. [回答,反应] show a reaction to something favorably or as hoped


Spelling Word: respond
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n. [分数,得分,刻痕,划痕] act of getting the point in a game or sport;  facts about an actual situation


Spelling Word: score
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v. [侦察,侦察员] find paths through unexplored territory


Spelling Word: scout
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n. [螺丝钉,钻进,拧紧] cause to penetrate with a circular motion; fastener with shank and slotted head


Spelling Word: screw
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n. [震动,震惊] unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow


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n. [单独的,惟一的] bottom; underside of foot or shoe or boot; the bottom surface of a plow


Spelling Word: sole
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a. [级别或地位更高的] greater rank or station or quality; excellent


Spelling Word: superior
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a. [短暂的,暂时的] not permanent; not lasting


Spelling Word: temporary
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n. [理论,学说,原理,公理] doctrine or scheme of things; general or abstract principles of any science


Spelling Word: theory
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n. [疗法] healing power or quality; treatment of illness


Spelling Word: therapy