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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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v. [tra] explore; observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically


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n. [ánh sáng] brightness; something that admits illumination; source of fire; particular aspect of a situation


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n. [bảo dưỡng] preservation; support; continuance; court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another


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n. [tướng] one who performs service for another; officer of justice; executive head of a government department


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v. [đối tượng] be averse to or express disapproval of


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n. [cọ] the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae


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n. [cuộc diễu hành] march in a procession;  ceremonial procession; a visible display


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n. [cầm cố] promise solemnly and formally; binding commitment to do something


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a. [trước] preceding in the order of time; former; previous


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n. [quản chế] act of proving; trial period


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