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 5000 Words Level 2 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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alloy  Speak Example sentences
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combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
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state of being chaste; purity of body; freedom from unlawful sexual intercourse
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body, living or dead; corporeal substance of a thing; a collection of writings used for linguistic analysis
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good-humored, playful conversation
anesthetic  Speak Example sentences
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foreshadow; indicate by signs; be an omen of; predict
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prophetic; involving or portending widespread devastation
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a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
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hesitate as if in fear or doubt; shy away or be overcome with fright or astonishment
apparel  Speak Example sentences
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external clothing; vesture; garments; dress; a small ornamental piece
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a solid substance resembling metal in physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the nonmetals
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one who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.
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popular kind of narrative poem adapted for recitation or singing
aroma  Speak Example sentences
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fragrance; scent; pleasant characteristic odor, as of a plant, spice, or food
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in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
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act of animating or giving life or spirit; state of being animate or alive
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declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
ballad  Speak Example sentences
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something that relieves pain
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popular kind of narrative poem adapted for recitation or singing
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lack of consistency; the difference
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exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
balm  Speak Example sentences
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a solid substance resembling metal in physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the nonmetals
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declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
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something that relieves pain
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one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
banister  Speak Example sentences
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failure to act; an option that is selected automatically
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a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
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handrail, especially on a staircase
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one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
boggle  Speak Example sentences
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hesitate as if in fear or doubt; shy away or be overcome with fright or astonishment
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seize as forfeited to the public treasury; appropriate to the public use
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fight; noisy quarrel or fight; loud party
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a solid substance resembling metal in physical properties, but in its chemical relations ranking with the nonmetals
canon  Speak Example sentences
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in coma; extremely sleepy; unconscious
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carry off by force; kidnap
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act of animating or giving life or spirit; state of being animate or alive
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law, rule, or constitution made by authority; books of the Bible officially accepted; a group of literary works
chastity  Speak Example sentences
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state of being chaste; purity of body; freedom from unlawful sexual intercourse
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good-humored, playful conversation
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handrail, especially on a staircase
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one who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.