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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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investigate  Speak Example sentences
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the flap that lies over another part; area of control or responsibility; upper side of the thighs of a seated person
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common to or shared by two or more parties; shared
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explore; observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically
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steer or move into a certain direction; take away; remove from a fixed position; extract
knot  Speak Example sentences
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fastening together of one or more threads, cords, ropes; lump or loop formed in the thread; ornamental tie
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measuring instrument to detect distant objects by microwave
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having an opponent; averse of
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promise solemnly and formally; binding commitment to do something
lame  Speak Example sentences
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clean or orderly; tidy, with everything in its place
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remember; call back; cause to be returned
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the glandular organ which excretes urea and other waste products from the animal body
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moving with pain or difficulty because of injury; disabled so that movement is difficult or impossible
lap  Speak Example sentences
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steadfast in allegiance or duty; faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty
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the flap that lies over another part; area of control or responsibility; upper side of the thighs of a seated person
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punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine
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belonging to number; denoting a number; consisting in numbers; expressed by numbers, and not letters
lodge  Speak Example sentences
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public room with seating where people can wait; living room; lobby
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hold back to a later time; delay; defer
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fastening together of one or more threads, cords, ropes; lump or loop formed in the thread; ornamental tie
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small house on the grounds of an estate or a park, used by a caretaker or gatekeeper
mercy  Speak Example sentences
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limits within which something can be effective; a variety of different things or activities
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crush or bruise; get stuck; press tightly together
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promise solemnly and formally; binding commitment to do something
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compassionate treatment of unfortunate and helpless; willingness to spare or to help; disposition to be kind
minor  Speak Example sentences
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steadfast in allegiance or duty; faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty
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of lesser importance or stature or rank; not of legal age; limited in size or scope
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act or process of producing; production; amount produced during a certain time
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based on experience; useful
partner  Speak Example sentences
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a person who is a member of a partnership; associate who works with others toward a common goal
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measuring instrument to detect distant objects by microwave
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the glandular organ which excretes urea and other waste products from the animal body
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greater in number, quantity, or extent; more important
plot  Speak Example sentences
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act or process of producing; production; amount produced during a certain time
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a small extent of ground; secret scheme or strategy
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common to or shared by two or more parties; shared
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kingdom; domain ruled by a king or queen
practically  Speak Example sentences
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virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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body of highest truth; investigation of nature, causes, or principles of reality
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not anywhere; not in any place or state
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crush or bruise; get stuck; press tightly together