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 5000 Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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reserve  Speak Example sentences
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lack of enthusiasm; skeptical caution; something saved for future use; self-restraint in expression
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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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containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete
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susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
rookie  Speak Example sentences
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plowshare; short stocking reaching a point between ankle and knee; hard blow or punch; comic drama
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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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inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces; novice; amateur
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small opening; means of escape or release; outlet; hole for the escape of gas or air
sap  Speak Example sentences
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fabulous animal with one horn
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
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diminish; undermine the foundations; dig
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pretend; put on a false appearance of; feign
scarf  Speak Example sentences
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craft; ship; container for liquids
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a long piece of cloth worn about the head, neck, or shoulders
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a law enacted by the legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler
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having fear; afraid, frightened
scrap  Speak Example sentences
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act of revealing or disclosing to others what was unknown before; manifestation of divine truth
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a small piece or bit; fragment; fragment; leftover bits of food; remnant
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indignation; a deep sense of injury; strong displeasure
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suggesting or threatening evil
sketchy  Speak Example sentences
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harmless form of the germs that cause a disease to prevent people from getting the actual disease
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be enough, or sufficient; meet the need; be equal to the end proposed; be adequate; satisfy
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susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
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containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete
sordid  Speak Example sentences
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filthy; unethical or dishonest; dirty; foul; morally degraded
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feud in which members of opposing parties murder each other; blood bitter quarrel
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examination by the eye; intellectual check; business venture in unusual risks, with a chance for large profits
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diminish; undermine the foundations; dig
speculation  Speak Example sentences
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an impure matter that forms on or rises to the surface of a liquid or body of water; worthless people
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examination by the eye; intellectual check; business venture in unusual risks, with a chance for large profits
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craft; ship; container for liquids
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paddle; walk through relatively shallow water
stitch  Speak Example sentences
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
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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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fabulous animal with one horn
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sew; knit; fasten or join with or as if with thread
subpoena  Speak Example sentences
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arched brick or stone ceiling or roof; burial chamber usually underground
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a law enacted by the legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler
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written order to require appearance in court to give testimony
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token of remembrance; a memento; something of sentimental value