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  Academic Words Level 5 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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n. [崇敬,敬礼] profound respect with fear and affection, as for a holy place; showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy


Spelling Word: reverence
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n. [避难所] place of refuge or asylum; shrine; holy places, such as a church, temple, or mosque


Spelling Word: sanctuary
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v. [嘲弄,奚落] mock; ridicule; show or express scorn; eat quickly and greedily


Spelling Word: scoff
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v. [推挤,猛推] drive along by the direct and continuous application of strength; push along, aside, or away, in a careless manner


Spelling Word: shove
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n. [老练,精致复杂] being expert or having knowledge of some technical subject


Spelling Word: sophistication
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n. [小点,斑点,少量] particle; a tiny spot; stain


Spelling Word: speck
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n. [思索,推测,投机] examination by the eye; intellectual check; business venture in unusual risks, with a chance for large profits


Spelling Word: speculation
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v. [生存,存在,供养] remain or continue in existence; maintain life; live; support oneself


Spelling Word: subsist
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a. [各式各样,各种的] various; miscellaneous; separate; distinct; diverse


Spelling Word: sundry
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a. [柔顺的,顺从的,柔韧的] flexible; moving and bending with ease


Spelling Word: supple