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 5000 Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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loop  Speak Example sentences
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code of correct conduct; rules governing socially acceptable behavior; record of a transaction
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circle; ring; move in loops; make a loop in; join with a loop
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blow; drive forcibly; pierce; hit with a sharp blow of the fist
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speak wildly, irrationally; speak or write with wild enthusiasm
lottery  Speak Example sentences
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search without warning; surprise attack by a small armed force
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scheme for distribution of prizes by chance; gaming in which tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes
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code of correct conduct; rules governing socially acceptable behavior; record of a transaction
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exhibiting by extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others
lust  Speak Example sentences
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pleasure; inclination; longing desire; eagerness to possess or enjoy
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act of obstructing; any structure that makes progress difficult
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clutch; squeeze between the thumb and a finger, the jaws of a tool, or other edges
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study of myths; a collection of myths
marine  Speak Example sentences
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act of rehearsing; exercise or practice to prepare for a public performance
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preceding in time, importance, or urgency
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causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront
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sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
mediocre  Speak Example sentences
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moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary; commonplace
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a small extent of ground; secret scheme or strategy
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preceding in time, importance, or urgency
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the answer of god; communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets
morale  Speak Example sentences
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act of redeeming or condition of having been redeemed; rescue upon payment of ransom
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confidence; mood or spirit of a group that makes the members wants the group to succeed
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living being; system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
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contestant; someone who offers opposition
obstacle  Speak Example sentences
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the answer of god; communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets
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code of correct conduct; rules governing socially acceptable behavior; record of a transaction
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wall painting; very large image applied directly to a wall or ceiling.
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one that opposes stands in the way of or holds up progress
offensive  Speak Example sentences
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one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick; one who prepares stone for building purposes
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causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront
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act of rehearsing; exercise or practice to prepare for a public performance
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ride over or across; ride upon; trample down.
organism  Speak Example sentences
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intended to attract notice and impress others; making unjustified claims; overly ambitious
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moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary; commonplace
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glance quickly; look or peer furtively, as from a place of concealment; be only partially visible; peep
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living being; system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
peek  Speak Example sentences
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act of obstructing; any structure that makes progress difficult
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persistently annoying person; an organism that injures livestock or crops
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preceding in time, importance, or urgency
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glance quickly; look or peer furtively, as from a place of concealment; be only partially visible; peep