Ch9 Flashcards

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swig

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drink in large gulps
a large draft of drink

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2
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astringent

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causing the contractio0n of body tissues, typically of the skin
sharp or severe in manner or style
- her astringent words had their effects.
(of taste or smell) sharp or bitter

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3
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brooding

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showing deep unhappiness, 음울

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4
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contempt

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the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
경멸
- he showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly.

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5
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gall

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make (someone) feel annoyed
- he knew he was losing, and it galled him.
make sore by rubbing
- the straps galled their shoulders.

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6
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servitude

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the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful 예속

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7
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hatred

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intense dislike or ill will
- racial hatred
- his murderous hatred of his brother

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stunner

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a strikingly beautiful or impressive person or thing
- the girl was a stunner.

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9
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commotion

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state of confused and noisy disturbance 동요

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10
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pathologist

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병리학자

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11
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convene

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come or bring together for a meeting or activity, assemble, 소집하다
- he convened a group of well known scientists and philosophers.

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12
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verdict

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a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
판결
- the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

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13
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scoop

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(informal) publish a news story before (a rival reporter, news paper etc 스쿱

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14
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angina

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협심증

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15
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myocarditis

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심근염

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16
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medicinal

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(of a substance or plant) having heeling properties

17
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imbecile

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a stupid person, stupid, idiotic 저능아

18
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coroner

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검시관

19
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allusion

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an expression designed to call something in mind without mentioning it explicitly, 암시 인

20
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prey on

A

hunt and kill for food
-small birds that prey on insect pests.

21
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bitterest

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