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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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boom  Speak Example sentences
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invariable; repeating; continually occurring; persistent
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a vigorous blow; a conspicuous success
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bonanza; prosperity; prosper; expand; flourish
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activity or gift that benefits the public at large
border  Speak Example sentences
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appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting
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causing fear, dread, or terror; extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible
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outer part or edge of anything, as of a garment, a garden; margin; verge; brink; boundary
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light wine, of several kinds, originally made in the province of Champagne, in France
briefcase  Speak Example sentences
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light wine, of several kinds, originally made in the province of Champagne, in France
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cell; compartment; room
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bonanza; prosperity; prosper; expand; flourish
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portable, often flat case with a handle, used for carrying papers or books
bush  Speak Example sentences
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activity or gift that benefits the public at large
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outer part or edge of anything, as of a garment, a garden; margin; verge; brink; boundary
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law determining the fundamental political principles of a government; the act of forming something
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place abounding in trees or shrubs; the wild forest
catch  Speak Example sentences
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cell; compartment; room
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basic, center,  or most important part; the essence
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narrative or record of events; the reason given for a particular action or event
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capture or seize, especially after a chase; take by or as if by trapping; reach just in time
chamber  Speak Example sentences
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activity or gift that benefits the public at large
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narrative or record of events; the reason given for a particular action or event
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outer part or edge of anything, as of a garment, a garden; margin; verge; brink; boundary
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cell; compartment; room
champion  Speak Example sentences
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protect or fight for the first place
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vessel; large cylindrical container
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power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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causing fear, dread, or terror; extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible
charm  Speak Example sentences
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bonanza; prosperity; prosper; expand; flourish
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perform; conduct oneself in a proper way
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power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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concern something  in a state of painful uneasiness;  state of restlessness and agitation
cocaine  Speak Example sentences
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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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protect or fight for the first place
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place abounding in trees or shrubs; the wild forest
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improper use or handling; misuse
coincidence  Speak Example sentences
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improper use or handling; misuse
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seek advice or information of; take into account; consider
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two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
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cellar; a part of a building that is below the level of the first floor