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 5000 Words Level 2 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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abracadabra  Speak Example sentences
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fall in drops or small drops, or a quick succession of drops
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magical charm or incantation having the power to ward off disease or disaster; foolish or unintelligible talk
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lack of consistency; the difference
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unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
badger  Speak Example sentences
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point or respect in which things differ; the difference
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act of detaching or separating, or the state of being detached; abstraction from worldly objects
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pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts
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one who communicates information, especially, by letter or telegram to newspaper or periodical
belittle  Speak Example sentences
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disparage or depreciate; put down
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become worse; decline; fall
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point or respect in which things differ; the difference
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graze; skim or glance at casually
beneficiary  Speak Example sentences
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handrail, especially on a staircase
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a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
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disparage or depreciate; put down
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universe or universality of created things; ordered, harmonious whole
bleachers  Speak Example sentences
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tiered seating for spectators in outdoor venues, especially exposed to the sun
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a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
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one who communicates information, especially, by letter or telegram to newspaper or periodical
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a structure in the cell nucleus that contains DNA
carat  Speak Example sentences
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act of creating something, as medicine, drink, or soup, by compounding or mixing a variety of components
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move downward and lower; come from; be connected by a relationship of blood
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a thick, heavy stick used as a weapon by police officers, or one transferred by runners in a relay race
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unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
cavalier  Speak Example sentences
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move downward and lower; come from; be connected by a relationship of blood
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offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others
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inadequacy or insufficiency; the sum of money falls short of required amount; shortage
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a bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano
chromosome  Speak Example sentences
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disparage or depreciate; put down
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violent rotating windstorm
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a structure in the cell nucleus that contains DNA
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state of being chaste; purity of body; freedom from unlawful sexual intercourse
clemency  Speak Example sentences
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mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
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gloomy; dismal; dark, colorless, or cheerless
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act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying
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disagreeably damp or humid; cold moisture; unpleasant humidity
cynicism  Speak Example sentences
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fall in drops or small drops, or a quick succession of drops
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young woman making formal entrance into society
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a scornfully or jadedly negative comment or act
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young birds hatched at one time; young children of the same mother, especially if nearly of the same age