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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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irony  Speak Example sentences
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causing sadness, compassion, or pity
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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plan suggested for acceptance; a matter to be dealt with; subject for discussion or analysis
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medical prescription; a set of directions for making or preparing something, especially food
loan  Speak Example sentences
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confront; set into opposition or rivalry
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code of correct conduct; rules governing socially acceptable behavior; record of a transaction
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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give temporarily; temporary provision of money
log  Speak Example sentences
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expression of disagreement and disapproval;  complain against
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notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than an impression; favorable estimation
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be or become joined or united; connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
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record of a voyage or flight; a record of day to day activities
manipulate  Speak Example sentences
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plan suggested for acceptance; a matter to be dealt with; subject for discussion or analysis
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pull, or move with a sudden movement; move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
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sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
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operate with one's hands; control or play upon people, forces artfully
mature  Speak Example sentences
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plan suggested for acceptance; a matter to be dealt with; subject for discussion or analysis
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develop and reach maturity; grow old or older
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involving advantage or good; greater than zero; very sure; confident
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adjust the spaces between words;  show to be reasonable; explain, clear away
miracle  Speak Example sentences
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wonderful thing; something that excites admiration or astonishment
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not second hand; not copied or translated from something else
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existing in possibility; expected to become or be
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sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
original  Speak Example sentences
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be or become joined or united; connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
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wonderful thing; something that excites admiration or astonishment
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give to understand; imply or hint; state or make known
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not second hand; not copied or translated from something else
personal  Speak Example sentences
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particular to a given individual; concerning or affecting a particular person
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confront; set into opposition or rivalry
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storage compartment for clothes and valuables, usually it has a lock
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difficult question or problem
pit  Speak Example sentences
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adjust the spaces between words;  show to be reasonable; explain, clear away
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measuring instrument to detect distant objects by microwave
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confront; set into opposition or rivalry
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movement; an act of changing location; ability or power to move
plague  Speak Example sentences
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jump; hop; place jumped over or from
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epidemic disease with a high death rate; annoyance
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trivial; of small importance; very small
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pretend to be someone you are not; assume a posture as for artistic purposes