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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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v. [바보] pull, or move with a sudden movement; move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions


Spelling Word: jerk
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a. [쥬니어] less advanced in age than another; younger; lower in standing or rank


Spelling Word: junior
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v. [누설] escape fluid from a container through a hole or crack; tell anonymously; reveal


Spelling Word: leak
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n. [사지] arm; leg; any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree


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n. [고급] something that is an indulgence rather than necessity; excessively expensive


Spelling Word: luxury
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n. [유지 보수] preservation; support; continuance; court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another


Spelling Word: maintenance
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n. [자비] compassionate treatment of unfortunate and helpless; willingness to spare or to help; disposition to be kind


Spelling Word: mercy
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n. [동기] emotion, desire, physiological need; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior


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n. [의상] a set of clothing, often with accessories; a set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose


Spelling Word: outfit