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  Academic Words Level 3 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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detest  Speak Example sentences
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of or performance to fingers, or to digits; done with the fingers
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swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current
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cause to move upward or onward by a lifting effort; lift; raise; hoist; throw
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dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
dole  Speak Example sentences
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violent anger; rage; uncontrolled action; turbulence
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ice crystal; weather cold enough to cause freezing; provide with a rough surface or appearance
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share of the money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given
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something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward
duration  Speak Example sentences
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element in a mixture or compound
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spring of water issuing from the earth; artificially produced jet or stream of water
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length of time something lasts
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deal playfully; move abruptly; toss or flip suddenly
edit  Speak Example sentences
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make empty; remove contents of
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revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange the matter of, for publication
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spring of water issuing from the earth; artificially produced jet or stream of water
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element in a mixture or compound
elbow  Speak Example sentences
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deal playfully; move abruptly; toss or flip suddenly
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hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm
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of intellect; showing intellect; requiring the use of the mind, rather than emotions or instinct
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of or performance to fingers, or to digits; done with the fingers
ensemble  Speak Example sentences
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extraordinary; unusual; well above average
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without previous preparation
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irritate or torment persistently; wear out; exhaust
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union of parts in a whole; a coordinated outfit or costume; a coordinated set of furniture
exceptional  Speak Example sentences
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ice crystal; weather cold enough to cause freezing; provide with a rough surface or appearance
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having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
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native; originating where it is found
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extraordinary; unusual; well above average
extinct  Speak Example sentences
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having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
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a reference work containing articles on various topics
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no longer existing or living; vanished; dead
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scent; aroma; distinctive odor that is pleasant
feedback  Speak Example sentences
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response to an inquiry or experiment
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the general increase in the prices of goods and services in a country
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faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances
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checklist; a collection of resources
fidelity  Speak Example sentences
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ice crystal; weather cold enough to cause freezing; provide with a rough surface or appearance
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make sure or secure, specifically against loss by a contingent event; give or take insurance on
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company; firm; organization created for business ventures
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faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances