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acquire to acquire a good knowledge of English. Attain/obtain/gain/earn/secure 9h&yuS'Yj
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apart Apart from his nose, he is quitegood-looking. ;*nh=w
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apply Please apply to the secretary for furtherinformation. (x}A_i
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attribute Jim attributes his success to hard work. owe ascribe 5T~3$kuO
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