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a. Syn. imminent; approaching
(差し迫った) close in time; about to occur; approaching


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n. Syn. heritage
(継承) any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors


Spelling Word: inheritance
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n.
(マメ科) the seedpod of a leguminous plant; the fruit or seed of various bean or pea plants


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v.
(不思議) try to conceal something; disguise; hide under a false appearance


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n. Syn. danger
(脅威) danger; a threat or the act of threatening; something that is a source of danger; threaten; intimidate


Spelling Word: menace
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n. Syn. incidence; event; happening
(発生) an event that happens


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a. Syn. decorative; embellishing
(装飾) decorative; any plant grown for its beauty or [___] value


Spelling Word: ornamental
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a. Syn. agreeable
(青白いおいしい) acceptable; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eaten


Spelling Word: palatable
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n.
(パンフレット) brochure; leaflet; a small book usually having a paper cover


Spelling Word: pamphlet
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(あぶ) any of various pale or light colors; lacking in body or vigor


Spelling Word: pastel