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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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absurd  Speak Example sentences
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one of two or more things, ideas, or courses of action that may be used; option or choice
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preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
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express an opinion; remark
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estimate; a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
abuse  Speak Example sentences
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improper use or handling; misuse
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plot; intrigue; agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act
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give help or support to, especially as a subordinate
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cell; compartment; room
aid  Speak Example sentences
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cellar; a part of a building that is below the level of the first floor
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a committee having supervisory powers; a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
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person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; helper; assistant
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public sale of property to the highest bidder
aisle  Speak Example sentences
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estimate; a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
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dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
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contend for; call in question; oppose; dispute
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passageway between rows of seats, as in an auditorium or an airplane; the wing of a building
apply  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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have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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exert; put into service; avail oneself to
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a ball of thread or cord; thread; something guides or directs anything of a doubtful or intricate nature
bitter  Speak Example sentences
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treated with confidence; trusted in; trustworthy; secret
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do something that cannot be changed; cause to be admitted
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harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
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basic, center,  or most important part; the essence
blank  Speak Example sentences
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of white or pale color; without color; empty; void
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passageway between rows of seats, as in an auditorium or an airplane; the wing of a building
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act of clearing; space cleared; permission to proceed or trust
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cellar; a part of a building that is below the level of the first floor
bully  Speak Example sentences
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noisy, blustering fellow; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; insolent, tyrannical fellow
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person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; helper; assistant
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convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible
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harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
cart  Speak Example sentences
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of white or pale color; without color; empty; void
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common name for various kinds of vehicles; two-wheeled vehicle; light business wagon
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like a brute; savage; cruel; inhuman; merciless
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one of two or more things, ideas, or courses of action that may be used; option or choice
chamber  Speak Example sentences
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cell; compartment; room
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the central forward portion of the lower jaw; bottom of the face
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contend for; call in question; oppose; dispute
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person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; helper; assistant