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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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v. [拒斥,击退,严拒] force or drive back; drive back; refuse; disgust


Spelling Word: repulse
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n. [崇敬,敬礼] profound respect with fear and affection, as for a holy place; showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy


Spelling Word: reverence
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a. [有节奏的,有韵律的] recurring with measured regularity


Spelling Word: rhythmic
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n. [制裁] approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid; penalty intended to ensure compliance


Spelling Word: sanction
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n. [剑鞘] the case for sword blade; sheath


Spelling Word: scabbard
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v. [鬼鬼祟祟而行,偷窃] creep or steal privately; come or go meanly, as a person afraid or ashamed to be seen


Spelling Word: sneak
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ad. [随后] in a subsequent manner; at a later time; accordingly; therefore


Spelling Word: subsequently
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v. [等候,逗留,混日子] delay; leave slowly and hesitantly; wait


Spelling Word: tarry
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n. [茶壶] pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle


Spelling Word: teapot