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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Spelling Practices
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a. [말도] completely lacking wisdom or good sense


Spelling Word: ridiculous
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ad. [라운드] by moving in or forming a circle; from beginning to end; throughout; to a specific place or person


Spelling Word: round
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v. [문지] move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over


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a. [신성] concerned with religion; worthy of respect or dedication


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n. [쓰레기] an impure matter that forms on or rises to the surface of a liquid or body of water; worthless people


Spelling Word: scum
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n. [영어] bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece; any broad, thin surface


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v. [스핀] turn round rapidly; move round rapidly; move swiftly


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n. [동상] sculpture representing a human or animal


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n. [외과] one who performs manual operations on a patient


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v. [복잡하게 얽힌 재능 수도꼭지] draw upon; strike lightly; make good use of


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