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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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v. [綁架,綁票,誘拐(兒童)] take by force or fear, and against one's will; seize and detain unlawfully and usually for ransom


Spelling Word: kidnap
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n. [小路,小巷,航線,車道] passageway between fences which is not traveled as a highroad; narrow country road


Spelling Word: lane
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n. [(人坐著時)大腿的朝上部分,(賽跑等的)一圈] the flap that lies over another part; area of control or responsibility; upper side of the thighs of a seated person


Spelling Word: lap
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n. [日誌,圓木] record of a voyage or flight; a record of day to day activities


Spelling Word: log
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v. [操作] operate with one's hands; control or play upon people, forces artfully


Spelling Word: manipulate
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v. [面具] try to conceal something; disguise;  hide under a false appearance


Spelling Word: mask
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n. [寬大,寬恕,仁慈] compassionate treatment of unfortunate and helpless; willingness to spare or to help; disposition to be kind


Spelling Word: mercy
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n. [動機] emotion, desire, physiological need; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior


Spelling Word: motive
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n. [小睡,打盹] a period of time spent sleeping


Spelling Word: nap