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  Academic Words Level 4 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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n. [缩写,缩写词] shortening something by omitting parts of it


Spelling Word: abbreviation
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v. [加速] move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected


Spelling Word: accelerate
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v. [堆积,积聚,积累] pile up; collect;  mount up; increase


Spelling Word: accumulate
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a. [使人愉快的,合意的] ready to consent or submit; acceptable


Spelling Word: agreeable
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v. [修订,修改,变更] change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors


Spelling Word: amend
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n. [申请人] candidate; a person who formally requests something, especially a job


Spelling Word: applicant
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v. [排列,整理] set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement


Spelling Word: array
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a. [各式各样的,多样混合的] varied;  consisting of various types mixed together  


Spelling Word: assorted
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n. [屏障,障碍物] hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle


Spelling Word: barricade
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v. [引用,掌握] quote; adduce as an instance


Spelling Word: cite