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v. Syn. approve; ratify
(制裁) give authorization or approval to something; penalize a state, especially for violating international law


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n. Syn. range; extent; bound
(スコープ) range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound


Spelling Word: scope
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v.
(湧水) pass gradually or leak through, as if through small openings


Spelling Word: seep
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n. Syn. bush
(犠牲) bush


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n.
(輝き反対専門) a particular or peculiar case; a distinguishing mark or feature


Spelling Word: speciality
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n.
(でんぷん) naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits


Spelling Word: starch
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v.
(幹) stop flow of a liquid; make headway against


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a. Syn. severe; relentless
(船尾) hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character; firm or unyielding


Spelling Word: stern
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n.
(執事) one who manages another's property, finances, or other affairs; attendant on a ship or airplane


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v. Syn. whet; encourage; motivate; exhilarate; arouse; spur
(刺激) encourage; motivate; arouse; spur; excite or invigorate with a stimulant


Spelling Word: stimulate