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n.
(缩写,缩写词) shortening something by omitting parts of it


Spelling Word: abbreviation
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a. Syn. anomalous; unusual
(反常的,异常的,变态的) unusual; not typical; not normal


Spelling Word: abnormal
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v. Syn. adapt; oblige
(招待,食宿,适应) do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for


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n.
(准确性,正确性) quality of nearness to the truth or the true value


Spelling Word: accuracy
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n. Syn. risk; venture
(冒险经历) something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger


Spelling Word: adventure
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v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
(孤立,树敌) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally


Spelling Word: alienate
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n. Syn. authorization; permission
(津贴,补助,认同,宽容,份额) approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting


Spelling Word: allowance
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a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
(业余的) nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art


Spelling Word: amateur
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n.
(矛盾的观点或情绪) state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate


Spelling Word: ambivalence
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n. Syn. intelligence; talent
(能力,才能) inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding


Spelling Word: aptitude