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


Spelling Word: investigate
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n. [反话,讽刺] expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult


Spelling Word: irony
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n. [监狱,监禁] building for confinement of persons held in lawful custody


Spelling Word: jail
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n. [裁减雇员] dismissal of employees from their jobs


Spelling Word: layoff
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a. [华丽的,高尚的,丰富的] grand or noble in thought or deed; outstanding of its kind


Spelling Word: magnificent
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a. [较大的,较多的,主要的,大学主修科目] greater in number, quantity, or extent; more important


Spelling Word: major
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n. [大厦,公寓] dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence


Spelling Word: mansion
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n. [最大量(的),最大值(的)] the largest possible quantity


Spelling Word: maximum
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a. [最小的,最低的] the smallest possible quantity


Spelling Word: minimum
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a. [市的,市政的] metropolitan; civic; having local self-government


Spelling Word: municipal