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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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academic  Speak Example sentences
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related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
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meeting of elected or appointed representatives
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
adopt  Speak Example sentences
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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
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meeting of elected or appointed representatives
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accept; take on; raise; take into one's family
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examine and note the similarities or differences of
assure  Speak Example sentences
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of white or pale color; without color; empty; void
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solid thick rope made of twisted steel or metal wire
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one that is not yet fully developed; sprout
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tell someone confidently that something is true; guarantee; convince
beaten  Speak Example sentences
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a counter where you can obtain food or drink; cafe; strip; stick
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breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; reduce the air supply
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adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
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formed or made thin by hammering; totally worn-out; exhausted
betray  Speak Example sentences
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an extra dividend to the shareholders; money paid in addition to a stated compensation
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be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
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act of seizing or taking hold of; captivating; alluring
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mode or state of being; fitness; existing circumstances
bitter  Speak Example sentences
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harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
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something serving to influence or persuade; reward or gift to prevent judgment
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place of worship that is smaller than and subordinate to a church; service conducted in a chapel
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assign the roles of; choose at random
boarding  Speak Example sentences
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wooden boards collectively; act of entering a ship; supplying with meals and lodgings for pay
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complicated in structure; a whole structure, as a building, made up of interconnected or related structures
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of or pertaining to competition; producing competition; showing a fighting disposition
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harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
bud  Speak Example sentences
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tell someone confidently that something is true; guarantee; convince
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one that is not yet fully developed; sprout
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arousing or provoking laughter; ridiculous; amusing; humorous
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complicated in structure; a whole structure, as a building, made up of interconnected or related structures
cabinet  Speak Example sentences
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wooden boards collectively; act of entering a ship; supplying with meals and lodgings for pay
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group of persons appointed by a head of state or a prime minister; hut; cottage; small house; small room; a closet
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an extra dividend to the shareholders; money paid in addition to a stated compensation
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accept; take on; raise; take into one's family
capable  Speak Example sentences
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mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
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having the ability required for a specific task
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formed or made thin by hammering; totally worn-out; exhausted
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assign the roles of; choose at random