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 4000 CAE (A) - Spelling Practices
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n. 咒語,胡言亂語 magical charm or incantation having the power to ward off disease or disaster; foolish or unintelligible talk


Spelling Word: abracadabra
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a. 摩擦的,粗糙的,研磨劑 rubbing away; tending to grind down


Spelling Word: abrasive
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n. 曠課,曠工 habitual not to appear, especially for work or other regular duty


Spelling Word: absenteeism
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n. 意外事件,事故 an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event


Spelling Word: accident
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a. 習慣了的 habitual to; used to; frequently practiced, used, or experienced; customary


Spelling Word: accustomed
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v. 黏著 stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with


Spelling Word: adhere
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v. 孤立,樹敵 cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally


Spelling Word: alienate
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n. 短吻鱷(一種鱷魚) large carnivorous reptile of the Crocodile family, peculiar to America


Spelling Word: alligator
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n. 神仙食品,美味 something with delicious flavor or fragrance; fruit dessert made of oranges and bananas with shredded coconut


Spelling Word: ambrosia
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v. (按比例或計劃)分配 distribute; allot; give out as one's portion or share


Spelling Word: apportion