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  Academic Words Level 4 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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a. [晾干,通风,公开,公开讨论,散步,开汽车兜风] exposure to air for freshening or drying; exposure to public attention; radio or television broadcast


Spelling Word: airing
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a. [努力,奋发] demanding great effort or labor; difficult


Spelling Word: arduous
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n. [盔甲,保护层] defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons


Spelling Word: armour
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n. [雄心,抱负] ambition; something that you hope to achieve


Spelling Word: aspiration
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n. [轴,轴心] the center around which something rotates; pivot


Spelling Word: axis
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v. [挫败] frustrate as by confusing or perplexing; impede force or movement of


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


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n. [珠子,(液体)小滴] small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood that is pierced for stringing


Spelling Word: bead
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v. [称赞,颂扬] commit, entrust, or give in charge for care or preservation; recommend as worthy of confidence or regard


Spelling Word: commend
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v. [作曲,写作,组成] write; create; make or create by putting together parts or elements


Spelling Word: compose