South Korean Parties Argue Over North Korea’s Influence

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abstain – v. to not take part, to withhold

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smear – v. to try to make others think badly of a person, to unfairly try to harm someone’s reputation

intimidate – v. to make someone afraid

collusion – n. secret cooperation for dishonest purposes

consult – v. to discuss something to make a decision

hardline – adj. severe, tough

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