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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. [根除,销毁] act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying


Spelling Word: demolition
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n. [实证,示范] proof; an act of showing or making evident


Spelling Word: demonstration
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a. [忧郁的,凄凉的,抑郁的,阴暗的] causing gloom or depression; dreary; somber; melancholy


Spelling Word: dismal
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n. [分开,分割] act or process of diving anything into parts; state of being divided; separation


Spelling Word: division
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a. [有效的,生效的] efficient; productive; producing a strong impression or response


Spelling Word: effective
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v. [释放,解放] free from bondage, oppression, or restraint; liberate


Spelling Word: emancipate
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v. [拥抱,接受,包含] hug; adopt or espouse; accept readily; hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection


Spelling Word: embrace
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v. [使迷醉,施魔法于] charm by sorcery; get control of by magical words and rites


Spelling Word: enchant
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n. [探险家,探测者] someone who travels into little known regions


Spelling Word: explorer
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a. [流行的,时髦的,上流社会的] conforming to the current style; being or in accordance with current fashion


Spelling Word: fashionable