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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. [积聚] increase by natural growth or addition; concentration


Spelling Word: accumulation
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v. [准许进入] permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to


Spelling Word: admit
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n. [雄心,抱负] aspiration; a strong wish to achieve something


Spelling Word: ambition
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v. [接手,附加] append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit


Spelling Word: annex
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n. [依恋,喜欢] a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory


Spelling Word: attachment
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n. [自传] biography or story written by yourself


Spelling Word: autobiography
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v. [碗,碗状物] throw or roll a ball; move quickly and smoothly, especially by rolling


Spelling Word: bowl
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v. [呼吸,呼出] respire; inhale and exhale air


Spelling Word: breathe
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n. [出租马车,汽车] taxi; a one-horse vehicle for public hire


Spelling Word: cab
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n. [内聚力,黏度] a tendency to keep together


Spelling Word: cohesion