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n. 皮厚的動物(如大象) any of various large, thick-skinned, hoofed mammals, as elephant


Spelling Word: pachyderm
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n. 瑣碎的東西,零碎的隨身物品 personal ornaments or accessories, as of attire; articles used in a particular activity


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v. 細讀 read or examine, typically with great care


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n. 瘟疫 any epidemic disease with a high death rate


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a. 哀傷的 expressing sorrow, mournful or melancholy; sad


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v. 消滅,杜絕 make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent; eliminate


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n. 領跑者,先驅 forerunner; one who precedes an event and indicates its approach


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n. 前任,前輩 the former occupant of a post; ancestor or forefather


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a. 史前的 ancient; primitive; no longer fashionable


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a. 熟練的,精通的 skilled; expert; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude


Spelling Word: proficient