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n. Syn. side
((宝石的)琢面,方面) small, smooth, flat surface, as on a bone or tooth; side; a smooth surface


Spelling Word: facet
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a. Syn. practical; possible; suitable
(可行的) capable of being accomplished or brought about


Spelling Word: feasible
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a.
(有限的,限定的) having a limit; limited in quantity, degree, or capacity; bounded


Spelling Word: finite
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n.
(拍动,拍击声,拍打) flat, usually thin piece attached at only one side; act of waving or fluttering; blow given with something flat; slap


Spelling Word: flap
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n.
(瑕疵,缺陷,裂痕) crack or breach; gap or fissure; defect; fault; sudden burst of noise and disorder


Spelling Word: flaw
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n. Syn. abrasion; scraping
(摩擦) clash in opinion; rubbing against; conflict


Spelling Word: friction
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a. Syn. sparing; economical; thrifty
(节约的,精打细算) sparing; economical; costing little; inexpensive


Spelling Word: frugal
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n.
(烟筒,漏斗) passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; iron chimney of a steamship or the like


Spelling Word: funnel
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v. Syn. yawn
(张着嘴呆看,裂缝) open the mouth wide; yawn from sleepiness, weariness, or dullness


Spelling Word: gape
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a. Syn. flashy
(华而不实的) very showy or ornamented, especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner


Spelling Word: gaudy