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  Academic Words Level 4 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. [教育,学说] principles presented for belief, as by religious; the principle of law; an act of teaching; instruction


Spelling Word: doctrine
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n. [排水,排泄] emptying accomplished by draining; gradual flowing off, as of a liquid


Spelling Word: drainage
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a. [高的] standing out above other things; high in rank, office, or worth


Spelling Word: eminent
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n. [时代] a particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable


Spelling Word: epoch
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a. [兴高采烈的] high spirited; joyously unrestrained; abundant; luxurious


Spelling Word: exuberant
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n. [联盟,同盟,联邦政府] uniting in a league; confederation; league


Spelling Word: federation
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n. [有害,浓烈或难闻的气体] a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas; emit a cloud of fine particles


Spelling Word: fume
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a. [华而不实的] very showy or ornament, especially when excessive or in a tasteless or vulgar manner


Spelling Word: gaudy
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n. [沙粒,硬粒] sand or gravel; rough, hard particles; coarse part of a meal; grain, as oats or wheat


Spelling Word: grit
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n. [行会,同业公会,协会] association of people belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits;  business corporation


Spelling Word: guild