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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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abuse  Speak Example sentences
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improper use or handling; misuse
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opportunity to do something; pause or interval, as from work; a sudden change
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
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the document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; document issued to a person completing a course
adjust  Speak Example sentences
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improper use or handling; misuse
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highest in office or rank; principal; head
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money paid at the time of purchase; money in the form of bills or coins; currency
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
ambassador  Speak Example sentences
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authorized messenger or representative
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improper use or handling; misuse
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power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
badge  Speak Example sentences
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something formed in mind; thought or notion
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a distinctive mark, token, or sign worn on the person
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solid mass; covering with cement; hard, strong construction material consisting of sand, conglomerate, and gravel
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light and humorous drama with a happy ending
belly  Speak Example sentences
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part of the human body which extends downward from breast to thighs, and contains bowels; womb
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a formal act or set of acts performed as prescribed by ritual or custom
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band or organized company of singers, especially in church service
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
bold  Speak Example sentences
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harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap
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brave; daring; intrepid; impudent
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power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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the occasion for excessive eating or drinking; complete failure; sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
bound  Speak Example sentences
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male of any species of cattle; large, strong, and aggressive person; optimist regarding business conditions
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light wine, of several kinds, originally made in the province of Champagne, in France
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tied; held; committed; limit; constraint; leap; jump
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pay; provide; have the financial means for; bear the cost of
catching  Speak Example sentences
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suppose; presume; take on; bear
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authorized messenger or representative
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tied; held; committed; limit; constraint; leap; jump
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act of seizing or taking hold of; captivating; alluring
certificate  Speak Example sentences
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the document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; document issued to a person completing a course
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opportunity to do something; pause or interval, as from work; a sudden change
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something formed in mind; thought or notion
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assured; having or marked by assurance
champagne  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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band or organized company of singers, especially in church service
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opportunity to do something; pause or interval, as from work; a sudden change
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appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting