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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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access  Speak Example sentences
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Exercise
official approbation; endorsement; an act of approving
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activity or gift that benefits the public at large
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approach; entry; entrance
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a small section of filmed or filed material
adjust  Speak Example sentences
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law determining the fundamental political principles of a government; the act of forming something
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solid mass; covering with cement; hard, strong construction material consisting of sand, conglomerate, and gravel
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have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
album  Speak Example sentences
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a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing, photographs
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acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
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public entertainment of performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
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confusion of activity and gossip; the sound of rapid vibration
baggage  Speak Example sentences
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trunks, bags, parcels, and suitcases in which one carries one's belongings while traveling; luggage
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any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion
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cut small pieces from; diminish or reduce to shape; break or crack
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ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
barely  Speak Example sentences
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something serving to influence or persuade; reward or gift to prevent judgment
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power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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just; only; hardly; scarcely
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any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion
bearing  Speak Example sentences
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a small room or apartment; room for privacy
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agreement between parties concerning the sale of property
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carrying another part; patient endurance; suffering without complaint; the act of producing or giving birth
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activity or gift that benefits the public at large
budget  Speak Example sentences
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estimate; a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
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be broadcast on television or radio
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
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an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
bull  Speak Example sentences
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carrying another part; patient endurance; suffering without complaint; the act of producing or giving birth
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
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people who buy goods or services
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male of any species of cattle; large, strong, and aggressive person; optimist regarding business conditions
challenge  Speak Example sentences
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an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
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assert a right; raise a formal objection; take exception to
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bite and grind with the teeth
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a small section of filmed or filed material
chief  Speak Example sentences
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highest in office or rank; principal; head
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official approbation; endorsement; an act of approving
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a small section of filmed or filed material
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cut small pieces from; diminish or reduce to shape; break or crack