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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. [谴责,控告] indictment; charge of wrongdoing that is made against a person or other party


Spelling Word: accusation
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ad. [活跃地,积极地] energetically; vigorously; voluntarily, not passively


Spelling Word: actively
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n. [贫困,不幸] state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune


Spelling Word: adversity
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v. [任命,选派] designate; nominate; choose someone officially for a job or responsibility


Spelling Word: appoint
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n. [建筑,建筑学] art and science of designing and erecting buildings; buildings and other large structures


Spelling Word: architecture
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a. [威严的,令人印象深刻的] impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration


Spelling Word: august
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a. [慈善的] generous in providing aid to others; charitable


Spelling Word: benevolent
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n. [传记作家] one who writes a book about somebody's life


Spelling Word: biographer
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v. [点亮] lighten; cheer; encourage; make or become bright or brighter


Spelling Word: brighten
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n. [大山洞,大洞穴] cave; large underground chamber, as in a cave


Spelling Word: cavern