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 5000 Words Level 2 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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interlude  Speak Example sentences
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fighting or warring; having a combative character; aggressive
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a short entertainment on the stage between the acts of a play, or between the play and the afterpiece
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grape, or a bunch of grapes; grape dried in the sun or by artificial heat
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one who lives in solitude; withdrawn from the world; reclusive
intrusion  Speak Example sentences
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small flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition; championship symbolized by such a flag
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inappropriate or unwelcome addition; infringement; violation; forcible inclusion or entry
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pertaining or appropriate to courts of justice, or a judge; sanctioned or ordered by a court
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tiny object or creature; very small contribution or amount of money
kudos  Speak Example sentences
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honor; praise for exceptional achievement
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troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations
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evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus, having aromatic leaves, with clusters of small, yellowish-white flowers
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small flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition; championship symbolized by such a flag
laurel  Speak Example sentences
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relaxing; not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected
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evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus, having aromatic leaves, with clusters of small, yellowish-white flowers
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inappropriate or unwelcome addition; infringement; violation; forcible inclusion or entry
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pertaining or appropriate to courts of justice, or a judge; sanctioned or ordered by a court
lint  Speak Example sentences
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incapable of injury; impossible to damage, injure, or wound
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being within view or consideration, as a future event or contingency; relating to the future: expected
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flax; fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; raw cotton that has been ginned and is ready for baling
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inappropriate or unwelcome addition; infringement; violation; forcible inclusion or entry
mite  Speak Example sentences
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flax; fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; raw cotton that has been ginned and is ready for baling
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tiny object or creature; very small contribution or amount of money
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inappropriate or unwelcome addition; infringement; violation; forcible inclusion or entry
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change; alteration, either in form or qualities.
momentary  Speak Example sentences
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done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time
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of or relating to or occurring in the night; most active at night
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deed; action; act performed for amusement; joke
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nonmetallic element of the halogen group, always occurring in combination
novelty  Speak Example sentences
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having precise or logical relevance; pertaining or relating
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troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations
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nonmetallic element of the halogen group, always occurring in combination
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quality of being novel; newness; something new and unusual
obscure  Speak Example sentences
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darken; make dim or indistinct; conceal in obscurity
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gloomy; feeling of thoughtful sadness; affected by depression
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incapable of injury; impossible to damage, injure, or wound
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like a fanatic; furious; uncontrollable; extremely zealous or enthusiastic
pennant  Speak Example sentences
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small flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition; championship symbolized by such a flag
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flax; fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; raw cotton that has been ginned and is ready for baling
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like a fanatic; furious; uncontrollable; extremely zealous or enthusiastic
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relaxing; not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected