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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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accuse  Speak Example sentences
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blame; say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
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a way of considering or doing something
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arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
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adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
arrogant  Speak Example sentences
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be face to face with; oppose in hostility or competition; deal with
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arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
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highest in office or rank; principal; head
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blame; say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
backward  Speak Example sentences
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hairless; lacking a natural or usual covering
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directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
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act of clearing; space cleared; permission to proceed or trust
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one that is not yet fully developed; sprout
badge  Speak Example sentences
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graph; diagram;  map showing coastlines, water depths, or other information of use to navigators
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dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
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astonish; affect with wonder
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a distinctive mark, token, or sign worn on the person
bait  Speak Example sentences
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invariable; repeating; continually occurring; persistent
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any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger
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harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
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defendant or defendants in a criminal case; a person charged with an offense
bald  Speak Example sentences
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be face to face with; oppose in hostility or competition; deal with
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hairless; lacking a natural or usual covering
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drug extracted from coca leaves as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure, that can become addictive
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act of seizing or taking hold of; captivating; alluring
blame  Speak Example sentences
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astonish; affect with wonder
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agreement between parties concerning the sale of property
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condemn; rebuke; find fault with; censure
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tutor; teacher; a vehicle carrying many passengers
breeze  Speak Example sentences
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a distinctive mark, token, or sign worn on the person
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platform projecting from the wall of a building
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light current of air; gentle wind; progress swiftly and effortlessly
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opportunity to do something; pause or interval, as from work; a sudden change
catching  Speak Example sentences
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directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
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defendant or defendants in a criminal case; a person charged with an offense
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act of seizing or taking hold of; captivating; alluring
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cell; compartment; room
chamber  Speak Example sentences
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cell; compartment; room
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be face to face with; oppose in hostility or competition; deal with
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arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
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tutor; teacher; a vehicle carrying many passengers