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n. Syn. expedition; sending off
(파견) act of sending off something; property of being prompt and efficient; message usually sent in haste


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(엘리트) a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status


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a. Syn. attractive
(매력) charming; tending to draw attention or affections


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(효소) any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions


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(발굴) act of digging


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v. Syn. call; shout
(외치다) cry out suddenly, as from surprise or emotion


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(발휘) cause; apply; exercise


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n.
(멸종) death of all its remaining members


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(facelift) a renovation that improves the outward appearance; plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face


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(핀치) any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds


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