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King

/kˈɪŋ/
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(noun) A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.

When I grow up, I want to be a king.
The king was tired of his sycophants always praising him, so he sent them away.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The people gathered in the main square to catch a glimpse of the new ____ during his coronation today.

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