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  Academic Words Level 1 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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cure  Speak Example sentences
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quartz; glassware made of quartz; high-quality, clear, colorless glass
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an event that will inevitably happen in the future
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suspend; fasten to some elevated point without support from below; hold for support
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medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; removal of disease or evil
data  Speak Example sentences
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oil; fat; state of being covered with unclean things
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face; confront;  meet, especially unexpectedly; come upon
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collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
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an example that is cited to prove a contention or illustrate a point; case or occurrence
decent  Speak Example sentences
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suspend; fasten to some elevated point without support from below; hold for support
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owed and payable immediately or on-demand; proper and appropriate; fitting
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suitable; modest.; honorable; meeting accepted standards
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emit a brief burst of light; appear briefly; a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
destiny  Speak Example sentences
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the motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
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an event that will inevitably happen in the future
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toothed machine part, such as a wheel or cylinder, to transmit motion or to change speed or direction
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stream of burning vapor or gas, emitting light and heat; the passion of love
dot  Speak Example sentences
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beneficent; merciful; disposed to show kindness or favor
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unfriendly; showing the disposition of an enemy
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forceful consequence; strong effect; influencing strongly
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the shorter of two telegraphic signals used in Morse code; very small circular shape
entertainment  Speak Example sentences
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an event that will inevitably happen in the future
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amusement; public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself
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regard with respect; favorable regard
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having or deserving glory; famous; characterized by great beauty and splendor; magnificent; wonderful
extreme  Speak Example sentences
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having lost all hope; dangerous; extremely intense
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oil; fat; state of being covered with unclean things
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smash; collision; falling down or in pieces with a loud noise of breaking parts
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outermost; utmost; farthest; most remote; at the widest limit
fascinating  Speak Example sentences
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capable of arousing and holding the attention
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the motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
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suspend; fasten to some elevated point without support from below; hold for support
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stream of burning vapor or gas, emitting light and heat; the passion of love
figure  Speak Example sentences
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neglect of order or system; irregularity; disturbance; sickness
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unfriendly; showing the disposition of an enemy
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smash; collision; falling down or in pieces with a loud noise of breaking parts
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model of a bodily form; impression produced by a person; written or printed symbol representing a number
fit  Speak Example sentences
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suitable; modest.; honorable; meeting accepted standards
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be the right size or shape; conform to some shape or size
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play; literary work intended for theater
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outermost; utmost; farthest; most remote; at the widest limit