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  Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. [小巷,小徑] a narrow passage, especially a walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes


Spelling Word: alley
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n. [無政府主義] absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion


Spelling Word: anarchy
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n. [解剖,解剖學] detailed analysis;  the scientific study of the body and how its parts are arranged


Spelling Word: anatomy
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a. [抗菌的,抗生的]  of or relating to a chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections


Spelling Word: antibiotic
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a. [駭人的,可怕的] causing or fitted to cause dismay or horror; frightful


Spelling Word: appalling
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a. [生效的,適合的] capable of being applied; fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance


Spelling Word: applicable
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n. [撥款] funding;  money set aside for a specific purpose


Spelling Word: appropriation
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n. [刀鋒,刀口] the flat part of the leaf, of any plant, especially of gramineous plants; cutting part of an instrument


Spelling Word: blade
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n. [吵鬧聲,噪音] noise; loud outcry; expression of discontent or protest


Spelling Word: clamor
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n. [常客] clients of professional person; the body of customers or patrons


Spelling Word: clientele