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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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a. [看不见的,无形的] incapable of being seen; impossible or nearly impossible to see


Spelling Word: invisible
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n. [(绳索等的)结,(树)节,木节,群,簇] fastening together of one or more threads, cords, ropes; lump or loop formed in the thread; ornamental tie


Spelling Word: knot
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n. [标签,说明性短语,标示,标明] paper affixed to anything by inscription; slip of ribbon, parchment; writing annexed by way of addition


Spelling Word: label
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n. [小羊,羔羊,受骗上当者] the young of the sheep; simple, unsophisticated person


Spelling Word: lamb
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n. [讲演,讲课,教训,训斥] teaching by giving a discourse on some subject; speech that is open to the public


Spelling Word: lecture
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n. [维修,保养] preservation; support; continuance; court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another


Spelling Word: maintenance
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n. [狂暴的,疯狂的] a person who has an unusually strong interest in an activity or subject  


Spelling Word: maniac
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a. [极小的] extremely small; short note


Spelling Word: minute
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n. [机会,时机] favorable or advantageous circumstance; a chance for progress or advancement


Spelling Word: opportunity
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n. [塞子,栓,电插头] something, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; stopper


Spelling Word: plug