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 5000 Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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lump  Speak Example sentences
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a small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; a small cube of sugar
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a small horse;  small glass of beer; word for word translation of a foreign language text
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epidemic disease with a high death rate; annoyance
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move or force to get something open; make an uninvited inquiry
mandatory  Speak Example sentences
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obligatory; required or commanded by authority
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act of proving; trial period
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state or quality of being mature; ripeness; full development; the arrival of the time fixed for payment
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uphold; retain; maintain in safety from injury, peril, or harm
mansion  Speak Example sentences
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insane; mad; wildly or giddily foolish
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an animal that lives by preying on other animals; a person who robs or exploits others
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scold; express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language
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dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence
maturity  Speak Example sentences
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payment, usually of an amount fixed by contract
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headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
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state or quality of being mature; ripeness; full development; the arrival of the time fixed for payment
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scold; express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language
measured  Speak Example sentences
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careful; restrained; calculated; deliberate; regular in rhythm and number
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understanding; feeling; effect or product of perceiving
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living being; system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
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profit, money made from selling something; income arising from land or other property
medieval  Speak Example sentences
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an imaginary place for lost or neglected things; state of being disregarded or forgotten
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very old-fashioned; as if belonging to the Middle Ages
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headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
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of excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; characterized by pomp or stately display; ceremonious
nick  Speak Example sentences
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impartial; not supporting one side over another
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payment, usually of an amount fixed by contract
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mobile; easily or conveniently transported
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shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface; an exact point or critical moment
oath  Speak Example sentences
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exclusive control or possession of something; domination
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an animal that lives by preying on other animals; a person who robs or exploits others
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a small horse;  small glass of beer; word for word translation of a foreign language text
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solemn promise; commitment to telling the truth
perception  Speak Example sentences
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exclusive control or possession of something; domination
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move or force to get something open; make an uninvited inquiry
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understanding; feeling; effect or product of perceiving
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pretend to be someone you are not; assume a posture as for artistic purposes
pier  Speak Example sentences
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written with or by the hand; not printed; literary or musical composition written with the hand
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a small horse;  small glass of beer; word for word translation of a foreign language text
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a small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; a small cube of sugar
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landing-place; platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships