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 5000 Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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retrieve  Speak Example sentences
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seek revenge or intended for revenge; showing malicious will
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hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character; firm or unyielding
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a long piece of cloth worn about the head, neck, or shoulders
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recover; find and bring in; get back
sack  Speak Example sentences
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long, straight, narrow cut or opening; slot; pocket
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writing that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm; poetry
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small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head
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bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; enclosed space
shred  Speak Example sentences
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sector; portion; any of the parts into which something can be divided
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a species of small open pie, or piece of pastry, containing jelly or conserve; a sort of fruit pie
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dance in two-four time by graceful posturing, frequent pointing positions, and a great variety of steps
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a small amount; a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; long, irregular strip that is cut or torn off
shrine  Speak Example sentences
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speaking in a quiet voice; soft speech produced without a full voice; secretly expressed belief, rumor, or hint
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writing that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm; poetry
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hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character; firm or unyielding
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case or box, in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint; a sacred place, as altar or tomb
sneaking  Speak Example sentences
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recover; find and bring in; get back
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small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head
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a tool consisting of a broad scoop, or hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing loose substances
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acting in a stealthy, furtive way; gradually growing or persistent
sock  Speak Example sentences
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practical or workable; capable of maintaining life; capable of continuing effectiveness
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the skin covering the top of the human head; top of the head; skull
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plowshare; short stocking reaching a point between ankle and knee; hard blow or punch; comic drama
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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
solitary  Speak Example sentences
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isolated; existing, living, or going without others; alone; unaccompanied
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healing power or quality; treatment of illness
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having a pale or sickly color; unnaturally pale, as from physical or emotional distress
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suggesting or threatening evil
specifics  Speak Example sentences
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susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
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particulars; details; something particularly fitted to a use or purpose
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being in a healthy condition; acting rationally; mentally sound
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isolated; existing, living, or going without others; alone; unaccompanied
sustain  Speak Example sentences
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admit as valid; keep in existence; lengthen or extend in duration or space
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utter a plaintive cry, as some animals; moan with a childish noise; complain, or to tell of sorrow, distress,
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practical or workable; capable of maintaining life; capable of continuing effectiveness
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female demon supposed to descend upon and have sexual intercourse with a man while he sleeps; evil spirit
tack  Speak Example sentences
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the skin covering the top of the human head; top of the head; skull
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small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head
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long, straight, narrow cut or opening; slot; pocket
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plowshare; short stocking reaching a point between ankle and knee; hard blow or punch; comic drama