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a. 皮肉 ironic; expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds


Spelling Word: sarcastic
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v. スクラッチ cut the surface of; cause friction


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ad. やや a little; a bit; in a small amount or degree


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v. スペア give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action


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n. 標本 model; sample; an example regarded as typical of its class


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a. スピーディー fast; rapid; accomplished or arrived at without delay; prompt


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n. 広報 man who speaks on behalf of another or others


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v. スプロール extend; stretch; spread; sit or lie with the body and limbs spread out awkwardly


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v. 刺激 encourage; motivate; arouse; spur;  excite or invigorate with a stimulant


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v. 征服 quiet or bring under control by physical force or persuasion; make less intense; tone down


Spelling Word: subdue