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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. [烤,烘] cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; subject to laughter or ridicule


Spelling Word: roast
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n. [大袋,麻布袋] bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; enclosed space


Spelling Word: sack
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n. [供奉,祭祀,祭品,牺牲] the offering of something to god; victim offered to God; surrender or loss of profit for higher object


Spelling Word: sacrifice
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n. [扇形面,地区] a particular aspect of life or activity; a body of people who form part of society or economy


Spelling Word: sector
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n. [签字,签名] name written in own handwriting


Spelling Word: signature
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n. [(事物或事件发生)位置,场所] physical position in relation to the surroundings; position; location


Spelling Word: site
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n. [怠慢,斥责,侮辱] almost no; very little; deliberate discourtesy


Spelling Word: slight
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a. [酸的] taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice; showing ill humor


Spelling Word: sour
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n. [雕像] sculpture representing a human or animal


Spelling Word: statue
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n. [(乐器的)弦,细绳,带子] lightweight cord; a collection of objects threaded on a single strand; plant fiber


Spelling Word: string