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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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jerk  Speak Example sentences
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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pull, or move with a sudden movement; move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
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involving advantage or good; on the positive side or higher end of a scale
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act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
literally  Speak Example sentences
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with meaning; letter by letter
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determine the size of something; mark the layout, or establish dimensions; estimate by evaluation or comparison
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a sign posted in public place as an advertisement
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enormous; colossal; consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter
loose  Speak Example sentences
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unbound; untied; not attached, fastened, fixed, or confined
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preceding in time, importance, or urgency
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virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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showing reason or sound judgment; capable of reasoning; rational; being within bounds of common sense
measure  Speak Example sentences
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not anywhere; not in any place or state
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determine the size of something; mark the layout, or establish dimensions; estimate by evaluation or comparison
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action or manner of throwing something
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enormous; colossal; consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter
nowhere  Speak Example sentences
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storage compartment for clothes and valuables, usually it has a lock
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adjust the spaces between words;  show to be reasonable; explain, clear away
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headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
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not anywhere; not in any place or state
observe  Speak Example sentences
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pull, or move with a sudden movement; move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
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the smallest possible quantity
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strand or cluster of hair; fastening together; a closing of one thing upon another; device operated by a key
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be on the watch respecting; pay attention to; notice with care; see; perceive
opposite  Speak Example sentences
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the smallest possible quantity
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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two words that express opposing concepts; contrariwise; directly facing each other
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take for granted as true in the absence of proof; venture without authority
peel  Speak Example sentences
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virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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pull, or move with a sudden movement; move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
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act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
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come off in flakes or thin small pieces; strip the skin off; get undressed
phase  Speak Example sentences
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worthy of being depended on; trustworthy
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search without warning; surprise attack by a small armed force
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any distinct time period in a sequence of events; stage
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a sign posted in public place as an advertisement
poster  Speak Example sentences
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virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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take for granted as true in the absence of proof; venture without authority
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take place; be found to exist; come to one's mind
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a sign posted in public place as an advertisement