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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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a. [正直的,合法的,正當的,公正的] morally justified; equitable; free from wrong, guilt, or sin


Spelling Word: righteous
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n. [醜聞,惡意誹謗] a publicized incident that brings about disgrace; damage to reputation by disclosure of improper behavior


Spelling Word: scandal
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n. [泡沫,社會渣滓] an impure matter that forms on or rises to the surface of a liquid or body of water; worthless people


Spelling Word: scum
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n. [部分,節] one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object


Spelling Word: section
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a. [有意義的,重要的,重大的] reasonably large; important in effect or meaning


Spelling Word: significant
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a. [清醒的,莊重的] not extreme; marked by seriousness or gravity; not affected by the use of drugs;  self-restraint


Spelling Word: sober
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n. [來源,出處,源泉,源頭] point of origin, such as spring, of stream or river; one that causes, creates, or initiates


Spelling Word: source
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a. [崇高品質,敬慕,不倒翁] high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position


Spelling Word: standing
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v. [發誓,起誓] affirm or utter a solemn declaration; make a promise or resolve on oath


Spelling Word: swear
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n. [靶子,標的,目標] reference point to shoot at; goal intended to be attained


Spelling Word: target