English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

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not able to learn much; not intelligent

the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about

an underwater ship

the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas)

to put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used in place of another

an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly

to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result

of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to

not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation

to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness