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 5000 Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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resemblance  Speak Example sentences
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likeness; similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
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axes; vertical passage into a mine; long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow
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moderation or limitation; controlling force; loss of freedom; control of feelings
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a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
resume  Speak Example sentences
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give a summary; return to a previous location or condition
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ghostly beings that suck the blood of the living; person, such as extortionist, who preys upon others
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accepting one's fate; unresisting; patiently submissive; showing hopelessness
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go through an area in search of prey; pursue; walk with a stiff or angry gait; move threateningly
retiring  Speak Example sentences
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shy and reserved; modest
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containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete
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deal; communication involving two or more people that affects all those involved
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small opening; means of escape or release; outlet; hole for the escape of gas or air
rig  Speak Example sentences
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feeling; perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition
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manipulate dishonestly; make or construct in haste
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axes; vertical passage into a mine; long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow
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accepting one's fate; unresisting; patiently submissive; showing hopelessness
sensation  Speak Example sentences
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feeling; perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition
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overspread with anything adhesive; the soil in any way; pollute
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brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
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pretend; put on a false appearance of; feign
shaft  Speak Example sentences
6
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give a summary; return to a previous location or condition
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axes; vertical passage into a mine; long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow
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cause something to happen; set off
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deal; communication involving two or more people that affects all those involved
shrine  Speak Example sentences
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deal; communication involving two or more people that affects all those involved
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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
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accepting one's fate; unresisting; patiently submissive; showing hopelessness
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ghostly beings that suck the blood of the living; person, such as extortionist, who preys upon others
sketchy  Speak Example sentences
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a small amount; a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; long, irregular strip that is cut or torn off
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overspread with anything adhesive; the soil in any way; pollute
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containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete
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occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed
sock  Speak Example sentences
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load or burden; put harness onto animal's back to ride
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plowshare; short stocking reaching a point between ankle and knee; hard blow or punch; comic drama
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huge; capable of making one tremble; terrible
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likeness; similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
souvenir  Speak Example sentences
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token of remembrance; a memento; something of sentimental value
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shy and reserved; modest
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official house; large house; an act of dwelling in a place
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plowshare; short stocking reaching a point between ankle and knee; hard blow or punch; comic drama