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v. Syn. weaken
(破坏) weaken by wearing away base or foundation; injure or impair; dig a mine or tunnel beneath


Spelling Word: undermine
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ad. Syn. absolutely; completely
(完全地,绝对地) absolutely; completely


Spelling Word: utterly
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a. Syn. empty; uninhabited
(空的,未被占用的) void of thought or knowledge; without an occupant or incumbent


Spelling Word: vacant
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n.
(估价,评价,估出的价格) act of valuing, or of estimating value or worth; act of setting a price; estimation


Spelling Word: valuation
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a. Syn. forceful
(激烈的,热烈的) forceful; intensely emotional; inclined to react violently


Spelling Word: vehement
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n. Syn. cover; hide
(隐藏,遮蔽,面纱) a length of cloth worn by women over the head, shoulders, and often the face; cover; hide


Spelling Word: veil
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v.
(崇敬) treat with great respect and deference; consider hallowed or be in awe of


Spelling Word: venerate
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a. Syn. bright; lively
((光线,色彩)鲜艳的,强烈的) bright; lively; graphic; having striking color


Spelling Word: vivid
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n.
(打赌,赌注,打赌,保证) something deposited, laid, or hazarded on the event of a contest or an unsettled question; bet; stake


Spelling Word: wager
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a. Syn. tired; exhausted; fatigued
(疲倦的,厌倦的) tired; exhausted; physically or mentally fatigued


Spelling Word: weary