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 Group 3 - Spelling Practices
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/mi:dɪ'oʊkə(r)/ a. Syn. ordinary; commonplace; average
(普通的,一般的) moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary; commonplace


Spelling Word: mediocre
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/mɛrɪ'trɪʃəs/ a.
(华而不实的,俗艳的) of or pertaining to prostitutes; tastelessly showy; lustful; deceptive; misleading


Spelling Word: meretricious
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/'maɪkrəkɒz(ə)m/ n.
(微观世界) small, representative system having analogies to larger system; miniature model of something


Spelling Word: microcosm
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/'mɒnəlɒg/ n.
(独白,个人长篇演说) speech uttered by a person alone; dramatic soliloquy


Spelling Word: monologue
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/'mɒt(ə)ld/ a. Syn. spotted
(有斑点的,弄脏的) spotted with different shades or colors


Spelling Word: mottled
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/'nɔ:tɪk(ə)l/ a. Syn. marine; maritime; naval
(航海的) relating to ships, sailors, or navigation


Spelling Word: nautical
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/'ɒbvɪeɪt/ v.
(消除,排除,避免) bypass requirement or make it unnecessary; get rid of


Spelling Word: obviate
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/ɒ'stɛnsɪb(ə)l/ a. Syn. apparent
(显然的,虚假的) put forth or held out as real, actual, or intended; proper or intended to be shown


Spelling Word: ostensible
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/pænɪ'dʒɪrɪk/ n.
(推崇之至) formal or high praise; formal eulogistic composition intended as public compliment


Spelling Word: panegyric
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/pɪ'kju:nɪərɪ/ a.
(钱的,货币的) relating to money; requiring payment of money


Spelling Word: pecuniary