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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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irony  Speak Example sentences
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[아이러니] expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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[무모한] headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
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[정당화] adjust the spaces between words;  show to be reasonable; explain, clear away
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[친밀한] give to understand; imply or hint; state or make known
kidney  Speak Example sentences
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[친밀한] give to understand; imply or hint; state or make known
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[무모한] headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
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[신장] the glandular organ which excretes urea and other waste products from the animal body
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[퍼즐] difficult question or problem
mansion  Speak Example sentences
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[목적] not influenced by emotions; having actual existence or reality
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[지각 향수] pleasing, agreeable scent or odor
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[천국] garden of Eden; any place of complete delight and peace
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[맨션] dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence
neat  Speak Example sentences
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[사명] an assignment that is given to a person or group; an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; job or task
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[프리젠 테이션] show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
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[습격] search without warning; surprise attack by a small armed force
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[스트레이트] clean or orderly; tidy, with everything in its place
nuclear  Speak Example sentences
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[제안] act of presenting; something, such as a suggestion, proposal, bid, or recommendation
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[핵무기] of, relating to, or forming a nucleus of an atom; pertaining to, or using nuclear weapons
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[소나무] have a desire for something or someone; yearn; grieve or mourn for
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[이성] consistent with; based on; using reason
oath  Speak Example sentences
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[서약] solemn promise; commitment to telling the truth
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[해외] a single movement from one foot to the other in walking; slow gait; step
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[현관] covered and enclosed entrance to the building; the covered passage
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[베개] a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
occasion  Speak Example sentences
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[행사] a significant event that occurs at a critical time; opportunity to do something; event or happening
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[선반] framework for holding objects
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[인용] cite or repeat a passage from; repeat or copy the words of another
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[서약] solemn promise; commitment to telling the truth
paradise  Speak Example sentences
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[맨션] dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence
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[천국] garden of Eden; any place of complete delight and peace
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[제안] plan suggested for acceptance; a matter to be dealt with; subject for discussion or analysis
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[선반] framework for holding objects
performance  Speak Example sentences
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[행사] a significant event that occurs at a critical time; opportunity to do something; event or happening
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[지각할] act of performing; dramatic or musical entertainment; process or manner
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[제안] act of presenting; something, such as a suggestion, proposal, bid, or recommendation
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[신장] the glandular organ which excretes urea and other waste products from the animal body
perspective  Speak Example sentences
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[사소한] trivial; of small importance; very small
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[관점] the appearance of things; view, outlook, or vista
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[스트레이트] clean or orderly; tidy, with everything in its place
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[베개] a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person