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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. [軽] lack of seriousness; the lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate


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n. [製材] timber sawed into boards, planks, or other structural members of standard or specified length


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a. [マニュアル] done by, used by, or operated with the hands; of small reference book


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n. [膜] a thin and soft sheet of animal or vegetable tissue


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n. [ニックが] shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface; an exact point or critical moment


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n. [注目] person of distinction or great reputation; the celebrity who is an inspiration to others


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n. [犯罪] act of causing anger, displeasure, or affront; transgression of the law; attacking or assaulting


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a. [微々たる] insignificant; lacking in importance or worth; worthless


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a. [刑事] subject to punishment by law


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n. [苦行] repentance; sorrow; suffering; a means of repairing a sin committed and obtaining pardon for it


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