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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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a. [正直的,合法的,正当的,公正的] morally justified; equitable; free from wrong, guilt, or sin


Spelling Word: righteous
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n. [情节,剧本大纲,(电影,歌剧)剧本] screenplay; outline or model of an expected sequence of events


Spelling Word: scenario
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n. [(官方机构的)会 议,学期] the meeting devoted to a particular activity; time for school to hold classes


Spelling Word: session
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n. [掴,拍,掌击] sharp blow from a flat object  as an open hand; smack; sharp insult


Spelling Word: slap
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a. [苗条的,微小的,,减轻体重] small in quantity; being of delicate or slender build


Spelling Word: slim
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v. [滑行,片,纸片] move smoothly and easily; move out of position; move stealthily


Spelling Word: slip
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a. [自发的,自然的] arising without external cause; growing without cultivation or human labor


Spelling Word: spontaneous
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v. [中和,回火,调剂,锻炼] moderate; tone down or restrain;  bring to the desired consistency; adjust finely


Spelling Word: temper
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n. [连排住宅,梯田,台地,阳台] a row of houses built in a similar style; a level shelf of land with steep slopes


Spelling Word: terrace
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a. [体贴的,考虑周到的] considerate; having intellectual depth; giving close attention


Spelling Word: thoughtful