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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. [措辞,用语] choice and use of words in speech or writing


Spelling Word: diction
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n. [玷污,出丑,丢脸] state of dishonor; bring shame or dishonor upon


Spelling Word: disgrace
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a. [卓著的] prominent; celebrated, well-known, or eminent because of past achievements


Spelling Word: distinguished
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n. [被浪费,白费] draw out; flow out; waste


Spelling Word: drain
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v. [改编成戏剧,编写剧本] represent something in a dramatic manner; add details to


Spelling Word: dramatize
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a. [精确的,准确地] precisely agreeing with standard, fact, or truth; perfectly conforming


Spelling Word: exact
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v. [刺激,使兴奋] make someone have strong feelings of happiness and enthusiasm


Spelling Word: excite
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n. [激动,兴奋,刺激] state of being emotionally aroused


Spelling Word: excitement
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n. [远征,探险队] journey organized for a particular purpose


Spelling Word: expedition
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a. [正式的,形式的,合乎礼仪的] official; executed, carried out or done in proper or regular form


Spelling Word: formal