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  Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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abeyance  Speak Example sentences
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[휴지] suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
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[계급] any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies
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[무관심] lack of interest, or the attitude of not caring resulting from it; the indifference
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[자식] crack, as in earth surface; splitting of skin, caused by cold or exposure; one of the jaws or cheeks; man or boy
abject  Speak Example sentences
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[비열한] being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
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[상자] large basket, used for moving china or similar wares; box or case whose sides are of wooden slats with interspaces
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[코스모스] universe or universality of created things; ordered, harmonious whole
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[유령] ghostly figure; sudden or unusual sight; appearance; state of being visible
affable  Speak Example sentences
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[낙담] being in low spirits; depressed
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[앞치마] an article of dress, of cloth or other stuff, worn on the forepart of the body, to keep the clothes clean
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[완화] easily approachable; warmly friendly
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[눈부신] first light of day; first advent or appearance
annals  Speak Example sentences
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[단념] cease to proceed or act; stop; forbear
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[코스모스] universe or universality of created things; ordered, harmonious whole
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[연보] a chronological record of the events of successive years
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[도자기] Of or about pottery, relating to the art of making earthenware; as, ceramic products; ceramic ornaments for ceilings.
aromatic  Speak Example sentences
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[히말라야] detestable; extremely unpleasant; very bad
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[방향족] fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
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[타오르는] light up by or as by fire or flame; of tremendous intensity or fervor
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[연보] a chronological record of the events of successive years
ascetic  Speak Example sentences
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[고행의] leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
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[타오르는] light up by or as by fire or flame; of tremendous intensity or fervor
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[덩어리] cluster or close group of bushes, trees; mass; the sound of heavy treading
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[감염 스턴트] infectious; of or relating to communicable diseases
aversion  Speak Example sentences
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[잔인] worthy of contempt; deserving of scorn or disdain; mean
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[헛소리] something that is carried out; act or action; feat or exploit
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[혐오감] firm dislike; turning away; avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior because of dislike
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[안면] known by or familiar with another; informed or familiar
blazing  Speak Example sentences
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[코스모스] universe or universality of created things; ordered, harmonious whole
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[공예품] make by hand and with much skill
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[타오르는] light up by or as by fire or flame; of tremendous intensity or fervor
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[캐롤] round dance; a song of joy; a song of praise or joy, especially for Christmas
cipher  Speak Example sentences
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[날짜] old-fashioned; obsolete
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[암호문] secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
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[연보] a chronological record of the events of successive years
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[계급] any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies
comely  Speak Example sentences
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[대담한] fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold
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[자식] crack, as in earth surface; splitting of skin, caused by cold or exposure; one of the jaws or cheeks; man or boy
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[밧줄] pleasing or attractive to the eye; handsome; graceful
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[계급] any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies