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  Academic Words Level 1 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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v. [压垮,粉碎,使变形] press between opposing bodies so as to break or injure; extract or obtain by pressing or squeezing


Spelling Word: crush
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v. [打扰,扰乱] upset; bother; trouble emotionally or mentally; put out of order; disarrange


Spelling Word: disturb
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a. [与电有关的,用电的] pertaining to electricity;  electric


Spelling Word: electrical
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v. [尊重,估价] regard with respect; favorable regard


Spelling Word: esteem
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a. [单独的,唯一的,排外的] not divided or shared with others; excluding much or all; not allowing something else


Spelling Word: exclusive
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n. [行政的] role of government which makes sure that laws are carried out; administrator


Spelling Word: executive
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v. [报酬,薪水,费用] give a tip beyond the agreed-on compensation


Spelling Word: fee
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n. [大惊小怪,过份照顾] angry disturbance; excited state of agitation; needlessly nervous or useless activity; protest; quarrel


Spelling Word: fuss
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v. [赌纸牌,赌博,投机] play or game for money or other stakes; lose or squander by gaming


Spelling Word: gamble
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a. [真正的,真实的] authentic; real; true


Spelling Word: genuine