ESL ACT Vocabulary

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quail  Speak Example sentences
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any of various small game birds of the family Phasianidae or of the family Odontophoridae
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a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something
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characterized by a lack of partiality; without bias
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bright; lively; graphic; having striking color
ridiculous  Speak Example sentences
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completely lacking of wisdom or good sense
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a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
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dense, soft, often curly hair forming the coat of sheep and certain other mammals
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complete agreement in opinion or resolution of all persons concerned
seismic  Speak Example sentences
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a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something
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caused by earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking
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dense, soft, often curly hair forming the coat of sheep and certain other mammals
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a specific kind of something
skull  Speak Example sentences
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bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
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avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
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a medicine or therapy; ; cure; fix; repair; provide relief for
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an additional charge; charge an extra fee
smart  Speak Example sentences
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clever; intelligent; showing mental alertness and calculation
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completely lacking of wisdom or good sense
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a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; piece; a share of something
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block consisting of a thick piece of something
stonemason  Speak Example sentences
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avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
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at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive
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craftsman who weaves cloth
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a craftsman who works with stone or brick
swelling  Speak Example sentences
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appropriate for people with good incomes
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becoming puffy as from internal bleeding or accumulation of other fluids
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bright; lively; graphic; having striking color
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a very small twist of flax, wool, cotton, silk, or other fibrous substance; filament, as of a flower, or of any fibrous substance
thoughtful  Speak Example sentences
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considerate; having intellectual depth; giving close attention
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act of uprooting and moving a plant to a new location
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demonstration; show
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bellow; rumble; make a loud noise
trustworthy  Speak Example sentences
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a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
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be understanding of; feel or express sympathy or compassion
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brilliant; delighted
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dependable; reliable
tub  Speak Example sentences
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a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
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a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
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any of various small game birds of the family Phasianidae or of the family Odontophoridae
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container; reservoir