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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. [子孫] offspring; person considered as descended from some ancestor or race


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n. [点滴] process of falling in drops; liquid or moisture that falls in drops; the sound made by liquid falling in drops


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n. [効果] efficiency; quality of being effective


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v. [採用] engage the services of; put to work; apply


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n. [設備] the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose


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n. [エキサイティング] creating or producing excitement


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v. [言い訳] free from blame; clear from guilt; release from a charge; forgive entirely


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n. [運動] effort; expenditure of much physical work


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a. [疲れ広範な] widespread; far-reaching; wide


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a. [おしゃれ] conforming to the current style; being or in accordance with current fashion


Spelling Word: fashionable