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  Academic Words Level 1 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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courtesy  Speak Example sentences
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bore; pierce; make a hole; practice; train
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of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; of the greatest importance
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smash; collision; falling down or in pieces with a loud noise of breaking parts
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polite behavior; the act of civility or respect; consent or agreement in spite of the fact
data  Speak Example sentences
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collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
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ultimately; in the final result or issue; in the end
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polite behavior; the act of civility or respect; consent or agreement in spite of the fact
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foolish or stupid person; unlearned, ignorant, or simple person
debate  Speak Example sentences
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shine with intense or white heat; give forth vivid light and heat; exhibit a strong, bright color
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polite behavior; the act of civility or respect; consent or agreement in spite of the fact
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capable of arousing and holding the attention
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discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
distract  Speak Example sentences
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collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
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a person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject
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cause to turn away from original focus; pull in conflicting emotional directions; unsettle
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time each morning at which daylight first begins; beginning; start
dodge  Speak Example sentences
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one appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him; substitute in office
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discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
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avoid a blow by moving or shifting quickly aside; a shifty or ingenious trick
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act of applying force suddenly; an impelling force or strength
entertainment  Speak Example sentences
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an event that will inevitably happen in the future
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misleading vision; being deceived by a false perception or belief
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amusement; public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself
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foolish or stupid person; unlearned, ignorant, or simple person
eventually  Speak Example sentences
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ultimately; in the final result or issue; in the end
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the pain of mind; mental suffering arising from any cause, as misfortune, loss of friends; sorrow; sadness
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pertaining to electricity;  electric
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money given as a guarantee or security
factor  Speak Example sentences
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anything that contributes causally to a result; element; variable
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collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
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bore; pierce; make a hole; practice; train
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capable of arousing and holding the attention
figure  Speak Example sentences
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model of a bodily form; impression produced by a person; written or printed symbol representing a number
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a person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject
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big storm; severe tropical cyclone
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aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
grave  Speak Example sentences
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malice; ill will; discontent or uneasiness at another's excellence or good fortune, accompanied with hatred
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a place for the burial; death, or extinction
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discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
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medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; removal of disease or evil