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  Academic Words Level 3 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. [附件] additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item


Spelling Word: accessory
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a. [足夠的,充實的] sufficient; enough to meet a purpose


Spelling Word: adequate
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n. [人類學] social science that studies origins and social relationships of human beings


Spelling Word: anthropology
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n. [能力,才能] inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding


Spelling Word: aptitude
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n. [庇護所] place of refuge or shelter; protection


Spelling Word: asylum
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n. [聽眾席,觀眾席] area of theater or concert hall where the audience sits


Spelling Word: auditorium
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n. [偏見,偏好] preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment;  influence in an unfair way


Spelling Word: bias
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a. [主要的] chief; serving as an essential component


Spelling Word: cardinal
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n. [漂亮的,時髦的] good form; style; elegance under being fashionable


Spelling Word: chic
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v. [倒坍,坍陷,失敗] breakdown; fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support


Spelling Word: collapse