Reading The World Now-Book 1 Unit 14 (E)

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세트공유

absorb

to take in a liquid or other substance
My new running jacket absorbs sweat.

agent

a person who has the authority to do certain actions for another person
Rory told his friends he was a secret agent.

decay

the state of being destroyed by a natural process
Green tea can also help fight tooth decay.

insulation

things used to protect one from heat or cold
Reindeer fur is good insulation for the boots the Sami wear.

outweigh

To outweigh something means to exceed it in value, amount, or importance.
Finding a warm place to sleep outweighed the need to find something to eat.

react

to act in response to something
It will react if we add another chemical.

recognize

to identify or remember someone or something from past knowledge or experience
Although the lady knew me, I couldn't recognize her.

release

to free someone from a duty or responsibility
The studios often release the music before the film itself.

separate

not together
Oil and water always separate out.

symbol

a person or thing who represents a larger quality
Number 7 is symbol of luck.