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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Spelling Practices
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v. [린] bend or slant away from the vertical; rely on assistance or support


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a. [울창한] abundant; rich and splendid; fertile


Spelling Word: luxuriant
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n. [기술 neonate] legendary sea creature having the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish


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n. [수정] act of modifying, or state of being modified; modified form or condition; a change


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n. [자연주의] biologist knowledgeable about natural history


Spelling Word: naturalist
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n. [특허] path; track; a trodden path


Spelling Word: pathway
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a. [피어 유례 형사] subject to punishment by law


Spelling Word: penal
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a. [주변 기기] located in outer boundary; unimportant; auxiliary


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a. [곤혹] puzzling; lacking clarity of meaning; complicated


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a. [탐욕] of excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; characterized by pomp or stately display; ceremonious


Spelling Word: pompous