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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. [典礼,宗教仪式] procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice


Spelling Word: ritual
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n. [角色,任务] normal activity of a person in a particular social setting; the part played by a performer


Spelling Word: role
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v. [阴谋破坏,颠覆活动] destroy property or hinder normal operations


Spelling Word: sabotage
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a. [宗教的,祭祀的] concerned with religion; worthy of respect or dedication


Spelling Word: sacred
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n. [掩蔽处,庇护所] a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger


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v. [放弃不必须的,节约] give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action


Spelling Word: spare
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v. [交出,放弃,投降] hand over, give up, give something into another's control


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v. [(人)幸免于难,活下来,(物)耐久] continue to live; endure or last


Spelling Word: survive
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n. [带子,线带,(赛跑的)终点线,磁带] a long thin piece of cloth or paper; measuring instrument for length by a narrow strip


Spelling Word: tape
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n. [学期,期间,期限,特定的期间] limited period of time; point in time at which something ends; termination; deadline


Spelling Word: term