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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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v. [핥기] draw or pass the tongue over; pass or lap quickly and rapidly; beat thoroughly in a competition or fight


Spelling Word: lick
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ad. [문자] with meaning; letter by letter


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


Spelling Word: luxury
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n. [니켈] a coin worth one-twentieth of a dollar


Spelling Word: nickel
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a. [홀수] not easily explained; beyond from the usual or expected; not divisible by two


Spelling Word: odd
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a. [궤도] having an opponent; averse of


Spelling Word: opposed
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v. [주장] appeal or request earnestly; enter a plea; offer as an excuse


Spelling Word: plead
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n. [정책] settled method of government to administer; system of public or official administration


Spelling Word: policy
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v. [폴란드어] remove flaws from; rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine


Spelling Word: polish