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 5000 Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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resemblance  Speak Example sentences
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moderation or limitation; controlling force; loss of freedom; control of feelings
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likeness; similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
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keep delaying; continue to hinder; prevent from progress; impede; hinder
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not permanent; not lasting
resent  Speak Example sentences
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put an abrupt end to; block to prevent rolling or slipping
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a roll of paper; a writing formed into a roll; schedule or list; mark added to a signature, intended to represent a seal
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feel bitter; consider as injury or affront; be in angry
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several species of fish of the Salmonidae family; reddish yellow or orange color, like the flesh of the salmon
retard  Speak Example sentences
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clip; cut down to the desired size or shape
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adequate; enough; being as much as is needed
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one who violates his allegiance and betrays his country
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keep delaying; continue to hinder; prevent from progress; impede; hinder
rookie  Speak Example sentences
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seek revenge or intended for revenge; showing malicious will
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inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces; novice; amateur
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offer formally; extend; propose a payment
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keep delaying; continue to hinder; prevent from progress; impede; hinder
slay  Speak Example sentences
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trees usually having narrow leaves
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containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete
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selling of goods to consumers
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put to death with a weapon, or by violence; kill; put an end to; destroy; overwhelm, as with laughter or love
spell  Speak Example sentences
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likeness; similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
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name or write in order the letters constituting; add up to; signify
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paddle; walk through relatively shallow water
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overspread with anything adhesive; the soil in any way; pollute
steer  Speak Example sentences
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several species of fish of the Salmonidae family; reddish yellow or orange color, like the flesh of the salmon
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rejection; a vote that blocks a decision; deny; prohibit; command against
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drive; direct;  guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel
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sew; knit; fasten or join with or as if with thread
sufficient  Speak Example sentences
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adequate; enough; being as much as is needed
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trees usually having narrow leaves
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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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craft; ship; container for liquids
tango  Speak Example sentences
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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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adequate; enough; being as much as is needed
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clip; cut down to the desired size or shape
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get rid of; cast off; cause to pour forth
temporary  Speak Example sentences
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not permanent; not lasting
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small, crudely built cabin
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get rid of; cast off; cause to pour forth
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material in the surface of the earth