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  Academic Words Level 5 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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a. [电子的,电子仪器的] of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.


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n. [绰号] word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing


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n. [刽子手] one who executes, especially one who puts a condemned person to death; an executor


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n. [耐心] patience;  restraint of passions; the act of forbearing or waiting


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n. [护航舰] originally, a vessel of the Mediterranean propelled by sails and by oars; any small vessel on the water


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n. [委屈,冤情,不平] cause of grief or distress; discomfort or pain


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n. [小树林] group of trees smaller than a forest; orchard


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n. [奸诈狡猾,诡计] skillful deceit; disposition to deceive or cheat; disguise cunningly


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a. [有益健康的] conducive to the good health of body or mind


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n. [免受惩罚] freedom from punishment or harm; exemption from injury, suffering, or discomfort


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