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  Academic Words Level 4 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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v. [延长] prolong; draw out or lengthen in time


Spelling Word: protract
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n. [撤退] withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity


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v. [恢复,复原] restore to proper condition; help to re-adapt, as to the former state of health or good repute


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n. [反顾,回顾] review; look back upon; remember


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a. [君主的,至高无上的] having supreme rank or power; self-governing; excellent; independent


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v. [长出,萌芽] have new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud; shoot up


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n. [必要的食品或商品,主要成分,加固,别针] necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables


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a. [构造的,结构的,建筑上的] of structure; affecting structure; constructional


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v. [证实,验证] establish by evidence; make firm or solid; support


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v. [超越] be or go beyond, as in degree or quality; exceed


Spelling Word: surpass