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  Academic Words Level 4 - 1 - Spelling Practices
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v. [かっさい] applaud; announce with great approval


Spelling Word: acclaim
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n. [宿泊施設] living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience


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v. [隣接する] be next to; be contiguous to; border on


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v. [概算] come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount


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v. [自動化] replace or enhance human labor with machines


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n. [高炉] space for the ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; the place to sleep or stay; appointment or job


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v. [自慢] show off oneself;  speak of with excessive pride


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n. [災難] the event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress, or severe affliction; disaster; misery


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n. [キャプション] title; chapter heading; text under illustration


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v. [表彰] commit, entrust, or give in charge for care or preservation; recommend as worthy of confidence or regard


Spelling Word: commend