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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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intimate  Speak Example sentences
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[사물함] storage compartment for clothes and valuables, usually it has a lock
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[업무 일지] magazine; periodical; log; diary; a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred
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[친밀한] give to understand; imply or hint; state or make known
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[처벌] punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine
journal  Speak Example sentences
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[충성] steadfast in allegiance or duty; faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty
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[업무 일지] magazine; periodical; log; diary; a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred
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[거부] turn down; refuse to accept; dismiss from consideration
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[프로토콜] code of correct conduct; rules governing socially acceptable behavior; record of a transaction
layoff  Speak Example sentences
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[레이더] measuring instrument to detect distant objects by microwave
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[해고] dismissal of employees from their jobs
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[반대] two words that express opposing concepts; contrariwise; directly facing each other
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[내과] a person skilled in physic, or the art of healing; one duty authorized to treat diseases; doctor of medicine
monitor  Speak Example sentences
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[모니터] observe; watch; keep an eye on
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[우선순위] preceding in time, importance, or urgency
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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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[사물함] storage compartment for clothes and valuables, usually it has a lock
nightmare  Speak Example sentences
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[악몽] dream arousing feelings of intense fear, horror, and distress; event or experience that is intensely distressing
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[회복] get or find back; regain a former condition
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[원리] basic truth or law or assumption; rule or law of nature;  rule of personal conduct
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[충성] steadfast in allegiance or duty; faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty
opposite  Speak Example sentences
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[사물함] storage compartment for clothes and valuables, usually it has a lock
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[등록] give outward signs of; express; record in writing; enroll as a student
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[반대] two words that express opposing concepts; contrariwise; directly facing each other
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[부정] adverse; involving disadvantage or harm; pessimistic
pathetic  Speak Example sentences
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[대치] causing sadness, compassion, or pity
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[절차] act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
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[강의] teaching by giving a discourse on some subject; speech that is open to the public
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[허용] consent to; give permission
penalty  Speak Example sentences
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[내부] inside; interior;  located within the limits or surface
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[대치] causing sadness, compassion, or pity
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[추천] making attractive or acceptable; pushing for something
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[처벌] punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine
physical  Speak Example sentences
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[물리] relating to the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
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[강의] teaching by giving a discourse on some subject; speech that is open to the public
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[업무 일지] magazine; periodical; log; diary; a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred
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[링크] be or become joined or united; connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces