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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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logic  Speak Example sentences
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alter; change something such as a plan, opinion, law to improve
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involving advantage or good; on the positive side or higher end of a scale
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printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction
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reasoned and reasonable judgment; a system of reasoning
major  Speak Example sentences
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greater in number, quantity, or extent; more important
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draw or pass the tongue over; pass or lap quickly and rapidly; beat thoroughly in a competition or fight
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confront; set into opposition or rivalry
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the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae
nickel  Speak Example sentences
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engaged in, or suitable for a profession
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adjust the spaces between words;  show to be reasonable; explain, clear away
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a coin worth one-twentieth of a dollar
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be averse to or express disapproval of
novel  Speak Example sentences
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prior to or preparing for the main matter; introductory
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engaged in, or suitable for a profession
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act of receiving;  acknowledgment of goods delivered or money paid
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printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction
opportunity  Speak Example sentences
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favorable or advantageous circumstance; a chance for progress or advancement
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action or manner of throwing something
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record of a voyage or flight; a record of day to day activities
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inside; interior;  located within the limits or surface
palm  Speak Example sentences
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make a choice or decision; choose; select
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adjust the spaces between words;  show to be reasonable; explain, clear away
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prior to or preparing for the main matter; introductory
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the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae
pit  Speak Example sentences
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one who guides  a course of action for others; one who operates or is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
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act of receiving;  acknowledgment of goods delivered or money paid
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confront; set into opposition or rivalry
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involving advantage or good; on the positive side or higher end of a scale
pitch  Speak Example sentences
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a piece of wood, metal, generally cylindrical, used for fastening separate articles together
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two words that express opposing concepts; contrariwise; directly facing each other
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action or manner of throwing something
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worthy of being depended on; trustworthy
pledge  Speak Example sentences
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turn down; refuse to accept; dismiss from consideration
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promise solemnly and formally; binding commitment to do something
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something, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; stopper
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one who guides  a course of action for others; one who operates or is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
presentation  Speak Example sentences
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act of searching for something
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one who guides  a course of action for others; one who operates or is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
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show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
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jump; hop; place jumped over or from