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n. Syn. oddity; idiosyncrasy
(偏心) oddity; departure from that which is stated, regular, or usual; deviation from center


Spelling Word: eccentricity
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n. Syn. symbol; sign
(エンブレム) symbol; sign; distinctive badge, design, or device


Spelling Word: emblem
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v. Syn. stress; underscore; highlight
(強調) stress; underscore; utter or pronounce with a particular stress of voice


Spelling Word: emphasize
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n.
(彫刻) practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface, by cutting grooves into it


Spelling Word: engraving
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n.
(エスカレーター) stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt


Spelling Word: escalator
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v. Syn. oust; discharge
(除名) oust; discharge; force or drive out


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(突出耐火) make resistant to fire


Spelling Word: fireproof
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v. Syn. waver; shift
(行き詰まり) rise and fall in or as if in waves; shift; vary irregularly


Spelling Word: fluctuate
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n. Syn. leaves; leafage
(紅葉) masses of leaves; a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches


Spelling Word: foliage
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(強化) make strong or stronger; prepare oneself for a military confrontation


Spelling Word: fortify