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n. 贝壳上的浮雕,特写(演员) piece of jewelry; a small scale used as a jewel for adornment; famous actor's special appearance in a minor role


Spelling Word: cameo
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v. 投降 surrender; end all resistance; give up; go along with or comply


Spelling Word: capitulate
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v. 摩擦,擦热 wear away or irritate by rubbing; make sore by rubbing; annoy; vex


Spelling Word: chafe
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a. 吵闹的,喧哗的 speaking and repeating loud words; calling or demanding loudly or urgently


Spelling Word: clamorous
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n. 铃舌,钟舌 a metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes sound by hitting side; someone who applauds


Spelling Word: clapper
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a. 倒胃口,过度的 distasteful because excessive; excessively sweet, or sentimental


Spelling Word: cloying
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n. 俗话,白话,口语 characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech


Spelling Word: colloquialism
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a. 补偿 serving to compensate or as compensation; making amends; repaying


Spelling Word: compensatory
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n. 自满,自以为是 arrogance; satisfaction; feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself


Spelling Word: complacence
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a. 让步,顺从 yielding to request or desire; ready to accommodate; disposed or willing to comply


Spelling Word: compliant