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  Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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n. [層] tier; a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another


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n. [宝くじ] scheme for distribution of prizes by chance; gaming in which tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes


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a. [月面] pertaining to the moon; affecting the moon


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n. [マントル] a loose sleeveless coat worn over outer garments; cloak as a symbol of authority; covering; envelope


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n. [運動] product of a body's mass and its velocity; impelling force or strength; impetus


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n. [神話] study of myths; a collection of myths


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ad. [完全] altogether; entirely; without reservation or exception


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a. [部分] incomplete; fragmentary; favoring one person or side over another or others


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a. [パッシブ] lacking in energy or will;  peacefully resistant in response to injustice


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n. [申] plea; formal message requesting something


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