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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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investigate  Speak Example sentences
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compassionate treatment of unfortunate and helpless; willingness to spare or to help; disposition to be kind
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explore; observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically
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give temporarily; temporary provision of money
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the activity of going on an area at regular intervals for security purposes
laundry  Speak Example sentences
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take place; be found to exist; come to one's mind
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outline; a biographical sketch
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washing; a workplace where clothes are washed and ironed
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outer boundary length; closed curve bounding a plane area
limb  Speak Example sentences
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arm; leg; any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
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crush or bruise; get stuck; press tightly together
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covered and enclosed entrance to the building; the covered passage
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the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae
manipulate  Speak Example sentences
4
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washing; a workplace where clothes are washed and ironed
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operate with one's hands; control or play upon people, forces artfully
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public room with seating where people can wait; living room; lobby
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go up or advance; fix onto a backing; put up or launch
observe  Speak Example sentences
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rest with confidence; have confidence; depend
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be on the watch respecting; pay attention to; notice with care; see; perceive
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sudden mass fear and anxiety
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a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
offer  Speak Example sentences
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expression of disagreement and disapproval;  complain against
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act of presenting; something, such as a suggestion, proposal, bid, or recommendation
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be on the watch respecting; pay attention to; notice with care; see; perceive
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arm; leg; any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
panic  Speak Example sentences
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take place; be found to exist; come to one's mind
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sudden mass fear and anxiety
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worthy of being depended on; trustworthy
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a small extent of ground; secret scheme or strategy
pants  Speak Example sentences
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trousers; underwear; garment extending from waist to knee or ankle
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landing-place; platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships
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outer boundary length; closed curve bounding a plane area
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man, human being; liable or subject to death; accompanying death
partner  Speak Example sentences
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be averse to or express disapproval of
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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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virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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sudden mass fear and anxiety
patrol  Speak Example sentences
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metropolitan; civic; having local self-government
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crush or bruise; get stuck; press tightly together
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a small extent of ground; secret scheme or strategy
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the activity of going on an area at regular intervals for security purposes