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Mr. Lee (South Korea)
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  1. reap
    get or derive
  2. banquet
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  3. cadet
    a military trainee (as at a military academy)
  4. stable
    resistant to change of position or condition
  5. shed
    cause or allow to flow or run out or over
  6. kennel
    a building or cage that serves as a shelter for a dog
  7. rind
    the natural outer covering of food
  8. kernel
    a single whole grain of a cereal
  9. gnome
    a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man
  10. slate
    fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into layers
  11. psychiatrist
    a specialist in the treatment of mental disorders
  12. brook
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
  13. ornament
    something used to beautify
  14. candidate
    someone who is considered for something
  15. felon
    someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
  16. elf
    (folklore) a small fairy-like creature that is somewhat mischievous
  17. substitute
    a person or thing that can take the place of another
  18. dismount
    alight from (a horse)
  19. husk
    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
  20. physician
    a licensed medical practitioner
  21. pod
    the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant
  22. stalk
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant
  23. silo
    a cylindrical tower used for storing grain
  24. stench
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  25. croak
    a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
  26. trustee
    a person who administers property for someone else's benefit
  27. commissioner
    a member of a special group considering some matter
  28. peg
    a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
  29. cobbler
    a person who makes or repairs shoes
  30. tailor
    a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
  31. glacier
    a slowly moving mass of ice
  32. perch
    an elevated place serving as a seat
  33. cider
    a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
  34. dilemma
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  35. detour
    a roundabout road or route
  36. pawn
    leave as a guarantee in return for money
  37. deprivation
    the disadvantage that results from losing something
  38. disease
    an impairment of health
  39. locomotive
    a self-propelled vehicle that draws a train along a track
  40. club
    a formal association of people with similar interests
  41. steering wheel
    a handwheel that is used for steering
  42. chariot
    a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle
  43. hull
    dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
  44. tragic
    very sad, especially involving grief or death or destruction
  45. barn
    an outlying farm building for grain and farm animals
  46. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  47. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  48. warrant
    formal and explicit approval
  49. justify
    show to be right by providing proof
  50. century
    a period of 100 years
  51. den
    the habitation of wild animals
  52. equator
    an imaginary line around the Earth forming a great circle
  53. stone
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
  54. hutch
    a cage for small animals
  55. publisher
    a person engaged in issuing periodicals or books or music
  56. porch
    a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
  57. cottage
    a small house with a single story
  58. mansion
    a large and imposing house
  59. lawful
    conformable to or allowed by a legal code
  60. suitcase
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
  61. trunk
    the main stem of a tree
  62. legal
    established by or founded upon law or official rules
  63. hatchet
    a small ax with a short handle used with one hand
  64. pharmacy
    a retail shop where medications are sold
  65. inauguration
    the ceremonial induction into a position
  66. malapropism
    misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
  67. condiment
    a preparation to enhance flavor or enjoyment
  68. loom
    a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
  69. inflation
    the act of filling something with air
  70. flee
    run away quickly
  71. alight
    come down
  72. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  73. expansive
    able or tending to extend in one or more directions
  74. retain
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
  75. assist
    give help; be of service
  76. desist
    stop performing some action
  77. sensation
    an awareness of some type of stimulation
  78. gland
    a small organ that synthesizes and secretes chemicals
  79. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
  80. timber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  81. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  82. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  83. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
  84. artificial
    contrived by art rather than nature
  85. rudder
    (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
  86. pauper
    a person who is very poor
  87. cursory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  88. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  89. dismal
    causing dejection
  90. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
  91. aimless
    drifting without direction
  92. heroism
    exceptional courage when facing danger
  93. reward
    compensation for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
  94. symmetrical
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  95. fort
    a defensive structure
  96. plumage
    the covering of feathers on a bird
  97. mane
    long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
  98. toad
    any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
  99. queasy
    causing or able to cause nausea
  100. rash
    imprudently incurring risk
  101. negate
    make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
  102. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
  103. warden
    the chief official in charge of a prison
  104. pebble
    a small smooth rounded rock
  105. walrus
    either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
  106. calf
    young of domestic cattle
  107. ram
    an adult male sheep
  108. depot
    a station for loading and unloading passengers or goods
  109. porter
    a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
  110. curator
    the custodian of a collection, as a museum or library
  111. exceed
    be or do something to a greater degree
  112. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
  113. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  114. knead
    use the hands to mix and work something into a uniform mass
  115. superior
    of high quality or performance
  116. hum
    sing with closed lips
  117. pantomime
    a performance using gestures and movements without words
  118. prose
    ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
  119. patriarch
    the male head of family or tribe
  120. matriarch
    a female head of a family or tribe
  121. grin
    draw the lips back into a smile or snarl
  122. seamstress
    someone who makes or mends clothes
  123. obedience
    the trait of being willing to follow commands or guidance
  124. quarry
    a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
  125. granite
    a type of igneous rock with a visibly crystalline texture
  126. nostalgia
    a longing for something past
  127. cultivate
    prepare for crops
  128. rustle
    make a dry crackling sound
  129. demanding
    requiring more than usually expected or thought due
  130. extract
    remove, usually with some force or effort
  131. sergeant
    a noncommissioned officer ranking above a corporal
  132. croquet
    a game in which players hit a ball through a series of hoops
  133. wicket
    a small gate or door, often part of a larger door
  134. numb
    lacking sensation
  135. archery
    the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
  136. prick
    make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
  137. dagger
    a short knife with a pointed blade
  138. intermission
    a time during which something is temporarily stopped or delayed
  139. trigger
    lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
  140. extortionist
    a criminal who extorts money from someone by threatening to expose embarrassing information about them
  141. rifle
    a firearm with a long barrel
  142. arsonist
    a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
  143. mare
    an adult female horse
  144. embezzler
    someone who violates a trust by taking for his own use
  145. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  146. bandit
    an outlaw who is (usually) a member of a group
  147. wrench
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  148. vise
    a holding device attached to a workbench
  149. seam
    joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
  150. petition
    a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
  151. garment
    an article of clothing
  152. crane
    a long-necked wading bird
  153. topsoil
    the layer of soil on the surface
  154. bulldozer
    a powerful vehicle with a large blade that clears ground
  155. javelin
    a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
  156. bedrock
    solid unweathered stone beneath surface deposits of soil
  157. blubber
    an insulating layer of fat under the skin of some animals
  158. monsoon
    a seasonal wind in southern Asia
  159. igloo
    a hut built of blocks of snow in the shape of a dome
  160. wetness
    the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid
  161. dwelling
    housing that someone is living in
  162. granary
    a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
  163. cliff
    a steep high face of rock
  164. turpentine
    volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin
  165. stake
    a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
  166. satchel
    luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom
  167. polish
    make (a surface) shine
  168. prompter
    someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
  169. varnish
    a coating that provides a hard, lustrous finish to a surface
  170. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
  171. obstacle
    something that stands in the way and must be surmounted
  172. attic
    a floor consisting of open space at the top of a house
  173. burlap
    coarse jute fabric
  174. moderator
    someone who presides over a debate or meeting
  175. suburban
    relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
  176. chiffon
    a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
  177. metropolitan
    relating to or characteristic of a large urban area
  178. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  179. corduroy
    thick cotton fabric with vertical ribs
  180. duration
    the period of time during which something continues
  181. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
  182. insulation
    reduction of the transmission of sound, heat, or electricity
  183. corsage
    an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
  184. armor
    protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  185. pneumonia
    a serious illness of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe
  186. briefcase
    a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
  187. arthritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
  188. illusion
    an erroneous mental representation
  189. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  190. cob
    adult male swan
  191. stalk
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant
  192. stitch
    a link or loop made by sewing, knitting, or needlework
  193. rubbish
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
  194. discus
    an athletic competition in which a circular object is thrown
  195. fraud
    intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
  196. spacious
    having ample room
  197. blackmail
    extortion of money by threats to divulge harmful information
  198. acrobat
    an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility
  199. snowplow
    a vehicle used to push snow from roads
  200. swift
    moving very fast
  201. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
  202. inherit
    receive from a predecessor
  203. confection
    a food rich in sugar
  204. disperse
    move away from each other
  205. curtsy
    a gesture involving bending the knees to show respect
  206. economics
    science dealing with the circulation of goods and services
  207. prescription
    the action of issuing authoritative rules or directions
  208. fodder
    coarse food composed of plants or leaves and stalks
  209. gavel
    a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
  210. trapeze
    a swing used by circus acrobats
  211. injurious
    harmful to living things
  212. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
  213. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  214. shears
    large scissors with strong blades
  215. bureau
    an administrative unit of government
  216. hasty
    excessively quick
  217. experiment
    the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
  218. cellophane
    a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc.
  219. proof
    any evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
  220. sprain
    twist suddenly so as to wrench
  221. frosting
    a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
  222. cardboard
    a stiff moderately thick paper
  223. dumbbell
    an exercising weight held in one hand
  224. fragrant
    pleasant-smelling
  225. ineffective
    not producing an intended consequence
  226. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  227. maize
    corn
  228. remedy
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieves pain
  229. manufacture
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  230. vulgar
    of or associated with the great masses of people
  231. buckle
    fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap
  232. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  233. edit
    prepare for publication or presentation by revising
  234. dye
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
  235. disprove
    show to be false
  236. manuscript
    the form of a literary work submitted for publication
  237. implication
    something that is inferred
  238. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  239. quaver
    give off unsteady sounds
  240. flicker
    flash intermittently
  241. confirm
    strengthen
  242. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
  243. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  244. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  245. highway
    a major road for any form of motor transport
  246. intern
    someone who works for an expert to learn about a job
  247. legislator
    someone who makes or enacts laws
  248. representative
    serving to typify
  249. substitute
    a person or thing that can take the place of another
  250. governor
    the head of a state authority
  251. mayor
    the head of a city government
  252. applaud
    clap one's hands or shout to indicate approval
  253. troop
    a group of soldiers
  254. marine
    of or relating to the sea
  255. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  256. cure
    a medicine or therapy that treats disease or relieves pain
  257. rustler
    someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
  258. kidnapper
    someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim
  259. pirate
    someone who robs and plunders at sea
  260. rebellion
    organized opposition to authority
  261. cowardice
    the trait of lacking courage
  262. loyalty
    the quality of being steadfast in allegiance or duty
  263. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  264. resentment
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  265. saucer
    a small shallow dish for holding a cup
  266. linen
    a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
  267. palatable
    acceptable to the taste or mind
  268. eyesore
    something very ugly and offensive
  269. audible
    heard or perceptible by the ear
  270. blotter
    absorbent paper used to dry ink
  271. vacuum
    an empty area or space
  272. athlete
    a person trained to compete in sports
  273. tournament
    a competition in which contestants play a series of games
  274. delegate
    a person appointed or elected to represent others
  275. convention
    the act of meeting formally
  276. discussion
    an extended communication dealing with a particular topic
  277. reluctant
    not eager
  278. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  279. tardy
    after the expected or usual time
  280. hesitate
    pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
  281. nimble
    moving quickly and lightly
  282. fiction
    a literary work based on the imagination
  283. biography
    an account of the series of events making up a person's life
  284. rumor
    gossip passed around by word of mouth
  285. cavity
    a space that is enclosed or surrounded by something
  286. laundry
    garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
  287. rinse
    wash off soap or remaining dirt
  288. complexion
    texture and appearance of the skin of the face
  289. digestion
    the process by which the body breaks down food
  290. carpenter
    a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
  291. beret
    a soft cap with no brim or bill
  292. spacious
    having ample room
  293. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
  294. rayon
    a synthetic silklike fabric
  295. beverage
    any liquid suitable for drinking
  296. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
Created on Tue Mar 19 03:01:45 EDT 2013 (updated Thu Mar 21 02:44:10 EDT 2013)

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