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v. Syn. shorten
(省略) make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase


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(研磨) rubbing away; tending to grind down


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ad. Syn. utterly; definitely
(絶対) utterly; definitely


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a. Syn. rapid
(加速) rapid; caused to move faster


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n.
(酔い) motion sickness experienced while traveling by air


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(錬金術) medieval chemistry; magical or mysterious power or process of transforming


Spelling Word: alchemy
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(情報) warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action


Spelling Word: alert
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v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
(疎外) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally


Spelling Word: alienate
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v. Syn. disturb; irritate
(イライラ) disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate


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(砲兵) large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons


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