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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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account  Speak Example sentences
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narrative or record of events; the reason given for a particular action or event
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breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; reduce the air supply
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a committee having supervisory powers; a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
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dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
acknowledge  Speak Example sentences
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a small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
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an inlet of the sea, usually smaller than a gulf; a small body of water set off from the main body
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having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
amaze  Speak Example sentences
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a person who is considered for something; a person who is nominated for an office, prize, or honor
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separately, regarding space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside
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astonish; affect with wonder
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the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
avoid  Speak Example sentences
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narrative or record of events; the reason given for a particular action or event
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public entertainment of performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
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shield away from; prevent
behave  Speak Example sentences
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a small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
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having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite
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perform; conduct oneself in a proper way
bleed  Speak Example sentences
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convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible
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emit blood; lose blood; withdraw blood from the body
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a small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion
briefcase  Speak Example sentences
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portable, often flat case with a handle, used for carrying papers or books
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affected by shame; abashed or confused by guilt
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support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
bust  Speak Example sentences
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the occasion for excessive eating or drinking; complete failure; sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
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sour; water-soluble compounds having a sour taste; quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful
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public entertainment of performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
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suppose; presume; take on; bear
candidate  Speak Example sentences
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acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
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convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; hold or support while moving; bear
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a person who is considered for something; a person who is nominated for an office, prize, or honor
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be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
capacity  Speak Example sentences
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the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
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mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
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convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible
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convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; hold or support while moving; bear