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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. [рип] tear or be torn violently; criticize or abuse forcefully and violently


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v. [саботаж] destroy property or hinder normal operations


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n. [ради] purpose; reason for wanting something done


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v. [разведчик] find paths through unexplored territory


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n. [винт] cause to penetrate with a circular motion; fastener with shank and slotted head


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n. [сектор] a particular aspect of life or activity; a body of people who form part of society or economy


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a. [мелкой] lacking physical depth; not deep or strong


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n. [щит] protective covering or structure; protect; guard


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n. [больной] skin infection; hurting; inflamed and painful; source of pain, distress, or irritation


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a. [потрясающий] causing extreme terror; very great; extraordinarily good


Spelling Word: terrific