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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Spelling Practices
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n. [定義] clarity of outline; concise explanation


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v. [潛水,跳水] plunge, especially headfirst, into the water; plummet


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n. [宿舍] a college or university building for student living; a large bedroom where several people sleep


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n. [釋放,解放] freeing someone from the control of another


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v. [鑲邊,繡花,添油加醋] decorate with needlework; add details to


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v. [把…包住,裹住] enclose or encase completely with or as if with a covering


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n. [爆發,噴發] outbreak;  sudden, often violent outburst


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n. [探險家,探測者] someone who travels into little known regions


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a. [流行的,時髦的,上流社會的] conforming to the current style; being or in accordance with current fashion


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n. [(木材,金屬等做的)框架] structure that gives shape or support; closed, often rectangular border of drawn or printed lines


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