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 5000 Words Level 2 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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acne  Speak Example sentences
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skin condition, usually of the face that is common in adolescents, characterized by red pimples, caused by inflammation
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gloomy; dismal; dark, colorless, or cheerless
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young birds hatched at one time; young children of the same mother, especially if nearly of the same age
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great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
anarchy  Speak Example sentences
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something you cannot stop taking once you have started
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to question someone after a military mission to obtain intelligence
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absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
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emotionally hardened; unfeeling; toughened
atone  Speak Example sentences
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composition for two performers, whether vocal or instrumental
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provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
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drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel
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make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin
banish  Speak Example sentences
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handrail, especially on a staircase
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drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel
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great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
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goods; article of trade; advantage; benefit
banister  Speak Example sentences
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helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
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drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel
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blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
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handrail, especially on a staircase
blight  Speak Example sentences
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supply what is needed or desired; provide food professionally for a special occasion
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blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
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skin condition, usually of the face that is common in adolescents, characterized by red pimples, caused by inflammation
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handrail, especially on a staircase
brood  Speak Example sentences
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act of cleaving or splitting; breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules
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graze; skim or glance at casually
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make amends for; reimburse
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young birds hatched at one time; young children of the same mother, especially if nearly of the same age
browse  Speak Example sentences
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sleeping; not active but capable of becoming active
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graze; skim or glance at casually
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act of cleaving or splitting; breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules
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hang loosely, or with a swinging or jerking motion; swing, as something suspended loosely
cater  Speak Example sentences
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the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
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gloomy; dismal; dark, colorless, or cheerless
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supply what is needed or desired; provide food professionally for a special occasion
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make amends for; reimburse
chunky  Speak Example sentences
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sleeping; not active but capable of becoming active
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hang loosely, or with a swinging or jerking motion; swing, as something suspended loosely
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short and thick; stocky; containing small thick pieces
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gloomy; dismal; dark, colorless, or cheerless