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n.
(口水,唾液) liquid that is produced naturally in the mouth


Spelling Word: saliva
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n. Syn. specimen; example
(范例,样品) small part of something intended as representative of the whole


Spelling Word: sample
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v.
(刮,擦,擦痕) gather something together over time; scratch repeatedly


Spelling Word: scrape
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a. Syn. subordinate
(中级的) not of major importance; of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate


Spelling Word: secondary
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n.
(感情主意,感情用事) idea or expression marked by excessive sentiment; liking for sentimental things


Spelling Word: sentimentalism
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v.
(分开,隔开,阻隔) set or keep apart; disunite; divide; disconnect


Spelling Word: separate
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a. Syn. sedate; grave; austere
(严厉的,严格的,难熬的,困难的,艰难的) serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful


Spelling Word: severe
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n. Syn. slot
(撕裂裂口,裂缝) long, straight, narrow cut or opening; slot; pocket


Spelling Word: slit
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v. Syn. extinguish; cover
(熄灭,覆盖) conceal or hide; envelop completely; extinguish; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion


Spelling Word: smother
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a. Syn. uniform; stereotyped
(标准化的) uniform; brought into conformity with a standard


Spelling Word: standardized