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v. Syn. nullify; deny
(拒绝,否定,取消) cancel out; make ineffective or invalid; deny


Spelling Word: negate
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n.
(氮) colorless nonmetallic element, tasteless and odorless, comprising four fifths of the atmosphere by volume


Spelling Word: nitrogen
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n. Syn. gradation; shade
(细微差别) subtle or slight degree of difference; small difference in meaning


Spelling Word: nuance
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a. Syn. insensible; indifferent
(麻木的,使失去感觉) without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible; unresponsive; indifferent


Spelling Word: numb
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n.
(遵守,奉行(法律,习俗)) act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; an act, ceremony, or rite, as of worship or respect


Spelling Word: observance
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a. Syn. outmoded; antiquated
(过时的,无用的) no longer useful; outmoded; antiquated


Spelling Word: obsolete
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n.
(长期的冒险旅行) long, eventful journey; extended adventurous voyage or trip


Spelling Word: odyssey
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ad.
(草率的,即席的,未经考虑的) without planning or thinking ahead; right away; immediately


Spelling Word: offhand
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n. Syn. start; assault
(开始,发作,攻击) beginning or early stages; offensive against enemy


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n.
(起源,开端,出身) the first existence or beginning of anything; birth; fountain


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