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 Group 4 - Spelling Practices
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/reɪz/ v. Syn. demolish; ruin
(彻底摧毁) destroy completely; scrape or shave off


Spelling Word: raze
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/'rɛdələnt/ a. Syn. fragrant; odorous
(有味道的,有香味儿的) fragrant; odorous; suggestive of odor


Spelling Word: redolent
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/rɪ'fju:t/ v. Syn. disprove
(反驳) disprove; prove to be false or incorrect


Spelling Word: refute
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/rɪ'mju:nərətɪv/ a. Syn. compensating; rewarding
(有利益的,有报酬的) compensating; rewarding; profitable or paying


Spelling Word: remunerative
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/'sɪmpə(r)/ v. Syn. smirk
(痴笑,傻笑) smirk; smile in artificial way to make an impression


Spelling Word: simper
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/'saɪnɪkjʊə(r)/ n.
(闲职,报纸茶水的工作) well-paid position with little responsibility


Spelling Word: sinecure
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/'strɪndʒənt/ a. Syn. binding; rigid
(严厉的,迫切的) demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; binding; rigid


Spelling Word: stringent
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/tɔ:nt/ v.
(嘲笑,讥笑) reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner; make fun of , often in an aggressive manner


Spelling Word: taunt
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/træns'grɛs, trɑr-/ v.
(超越,超过) pass over or beyond; surpass


Spelling Word: transgress
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/'trɛmjʊləs/ a. Syn. trembling; wavering
(震荡的) marked by trembling, quivering, or shaking; timid or fearful; timorous


Spelling Word: tremulous