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 5000 Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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retaliate  Speak Example sentences
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do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront
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barren; infertile; incapable of reproducing; having no imagination, new ideas, or energy
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rejection; a vote that blocks a decision; deny; prohibit; command against
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rotary; curled; moving in a zigzag course; moving in the shape of a coil
sanity  Speak Example sentences
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final; being the last or concluding; fundamental; elemental; extreme
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keeper; guardian; watchman; an officer who keeps or guards
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drenched with water, or other liquid; very drunk
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condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind
shade  Speak Example sentences
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an outer garment; dress of rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; dress of state, rank, office
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automobile; means of conveying; medium
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torn or worn to rage; poor; mean; ragged
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a slight amount or degree of difference; shadow; protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
slit  Speak Example sentences
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long, straight, narrow cut or opening; slot; pocket
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the chief officer of a shire or county, to whom is entrusted the execution of the laws
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inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces; novice; amateur
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diminish; undermine the foundations; dig
slumber  Speak Example sentences
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sleep; state of inactivity or dormancy
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strong, foul odor; stink; foul quality; offensive odor
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deal; communication involving two or more people that affects all those involved
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crush something into a flat shape
soaked  Speak Example sentences
6
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drenched with water, or other liquid; very drunk
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automobile; means of conveying; medium
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weaken by wearing away base or foundation; injure or impair; dig a mine or tunnel beneath
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rotary; curled; moving in a zigzag course; moving in the shape of a coil
sober  Speak Example sentences
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not extreme; marked by seriousness or gravity; not affected by the use of drugs;  self-restraint
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cleanse with water; flush; wash lightly without soap
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a slight amount or degree of difference; shadow; protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
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a weapon consisting of a looped strap in which stone is whirled; looped rope for supporting something
sterile  Speak Example sentences
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save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use
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weaken by wearing away base or foundation; injure or impair; dig a mine or tunnel beneath
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barren; infertile; incapable of reproducing; having no imagination, new ideas, or energy
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condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind
stock  Speak Example sentences
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final; being the last or concluding; fundamental; elemental; extreme
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certificate for a shareholder of the corporation; the total amount of goods in a shop
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sleep; state of inactivity or dormancy
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a vulgar person who affects to be better, richer, or more fashionable than he really is; one who apes his superiors
thaw  Speak Example sentences
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rejection; a vote that blocks a decision; deny; prohibit; command against
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melt, such as snow and ice; defrost; warm weather following a freeze
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arise; have or take origin or descent
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give a summary; return to a previous location or condition