2 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

an occasion when someone says goodbye

noun

A

farewell

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2
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a group of countries that is ruled by one person or government

noun

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empire

Where are you saying you will go?
Please do not say weak things
that do not even suit you.
How short and fleeting it was.
What have I been
living for all this time?
You have founded an empire, Your Majesty.
An empire?
Will Goryeo last forever?

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3
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something that you shout when you are happy, excited, etc, or when you approve of someone or something

exclamation

A

hurrah

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4
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a piece of written or spoken information that one person gives to another

noun

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message

His Majesty…
has just died.
He has left a decree stating that
Crown Prince Moo shall be the next king.
The queens have acknowledged
and received the decree.
I deliver this message to you,
Your Highnesses!

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5
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to take things such as letters, parcels, or goods to a person or place

verb

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deliver

His Majesty…
has just died.
He has left a decree stating that
Crown Prince Moo shall be the next king.
The queens have acknowledged
and received the decree.
I deliver this message to you,
Your Highnesses!

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6
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to accept that something is true or exists

verb

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acknowledge

His Majesty…
has just died.
He has left a decree stating that
Crown Prince Moo shall be the next king.
The queens have acknowledged
and received the decree.
I deliver this message to you,
Your Highnesses!

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7
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a dangerous or unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape from

noun

A

trap

I was on my way back
after receiving a letter.
Wook, you proved your loyalty this time.
It was my honor, Crown Prince.
So, it was a trap to catch me?
His Majesty…
has just died.

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8
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to behave in a dishonest or cruel way to someone who trusts you

verb

A

betray

You’re going to betray me now?
We were never on the same side,
so it is not betrayal.
I heard about your plan from Wook.
I was on my way back
after receiving a letter.

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9
Q

very obvious, with no attempt to be honest or behave well

adjective

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blatant

My mother has been in there
for over a day.
I need to know the truth behind why
Cheondeokjeon has been sealed off.
I have told you that
the king needs his rest.
Do you think I would believe
such an blatant lie?
Let my mother out now
or I have to assume
you’re pushing out the Crown Prince.

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10
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to prevent people from entering an area or building, often because it is dangerous

A

seal sth off

My mother has been in there
for over a day.
I need to know the truth behind why
Cheondeokjeon has been sealed off.
I have told you that
the king needs his rest.
Do you think I would believe
such an blatant lie?
Let my mother out now
or I have to assume
you’re pushing out the Crown Prince.

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11
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a member of an army

noun

A

soldier

It’s strangely too quiet.
It’s as if they are expecting us.
Most of the military is out
with the Crown Prince.
There are not many soldiers left.
Even if they were to come back now,
it would take them a whole day.
I have a request to ask of you.

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12
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relating to the army, navy, or air force

adjective

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military

It’s strangely too quiet.
It’s as if they are expecting us.
Most of the military is out
with the Crown Prince.
There are not many soldiers left.
Even if they were to come back now,
it would take them a whole day.
I have a request to ask of you.

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13
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making little or no noise

adjective

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quiet

It’s strangely too quiet.
It’s as if they are expecting us.
Most of the military is out
with the Crown Prince.
There are not many soldiers left.
Even if they were to come back now,
it would take them a whole day.
I have a request to ask of you.

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14
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unusual and slightly frightening

adjective

A

eerie

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15
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to stop talking to someone or annoying them

adjective

A

leave sb alone

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16
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to do something that is considered wrong, or that is illegal

verb

A

commit

You should stop now
and abdicate the throne in my favour.
I had to commit treason to protect
Mother and this household.

17
Q

the thin, thread-like parts that grow on your head

noun

A

hair

Yes. He is probably coming for me.
He is coming to see why you all
have me locked up in here.
Do not harm Yo.
If you touch one hair on his body,
I will kill you myself.
You expect him to live
after committing treason?
You are too greedy.

18
Q

a situation in which people fight against the government in their country

noun

A

rebellion

I had to commit treason to protect
Mother and this household.
Is it because of Hae Soo?
Rebellion? Did you say rebellion?
A successful plot of treason
is not treason at all.

19
Q

plural of man

A

men

The king must think sending a mask
every year is enough fatherly affection.
Ji Mong.
How many men and weapons
does Cheondeokjeon have?
Go check with Grand General Park.
Once the sun comes up…
3rd Prince Yo and 8th Prince Wook
will be raising a rebellion.

20
Q

a gun, knife, or other object used to kill or hurt someone

noun

A

weapon

The king must think sending a mask
every year is enough fatherly affection.
Ji Mong.
How many men and weapons
does Cheondeokjeon have?
Go check with Grand General Park.
Once the sun comes up…
3rd Prince Yo and 8th Prince Wook
will be raising a rebellion.