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  Academic Words Level 5 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. [斥责,责备] expression of blame or censure; censure for a fault; a reproach


Spelling Word: reproof
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n. [长袍,礼服] an outer garment; dress of rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; dress of state, rank, office


Spelling Word: robe
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a. [旋转的,转动的] turning, as a wheel on its axis; pertaining to, or resembling, the motion of a wheel on its axis


Spelling Word: rotary
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v. [下陷,下垂,消沉] sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane


Spelling Word: sag
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v. [反复摩擦表面] abrade or smooth by rubbing with a sharp or rough instrument; draw forcefully over a surface


Spelling Word: scrape
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n. [哨兵] one that keeps guard; soldier stationed as a guard


Spelling Word: sentinel
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n. [猛然落下,暴跌] sudden falling off or decline, as in activity, prices, or business; gross amount; mass


Spelling Word: slump
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n. [老练,精致复杂] being expert or having knowledge of some technical subject


Spelling Word: sophistication
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n. [树丛,灌木丛] wood or collection of trees, shrubs


Spelling Word: thicket
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n. [家庭教师] private instructor; one that gives additional or special instruction


Spelling Word: tutor