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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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rip  Speak Example sentences
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tear or be torn violently; criticize or abuse forcefully and violently
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conforming to a type; representative
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depot; storehouse for goods and merchandise
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jump lightly; hop; bypass
scan  Speak Example sentences
2
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without an equal; being the only one of its kind
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name written in own handwriting
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make a wide, sweeping search of; examine
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not moving or operating freely; lacking ease in bending; resistant
scandal  Speak Example sentences
3
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find paths through unexplored territory
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a publicized incident that brings about disgrace; damage to reputation by disclosure of improper behavior
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jump lightly; hop; bypass
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inquire into; attempt to find out in a scientific manner
severe  Speak Example sentences
4
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greater rank or station or quality; excellent
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serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful
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one only; consisting of one alone; alone; having no companion
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a passageway through or under something, usually underground
single  Speak Example sentences
5
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put special emphasis on; utter with an accent; state of extreme difficulty, pressure, or strain
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one only; consisting of one alone; alone; having no companion
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serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful
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sensation perceived by the ear; distinctive noise; long narrow inlet
solo  Speak Example sentences
6
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a solemn promise made to God; the promise of fidelity; the pledge of love or affection
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composed or performed by a single voice or instrument; unaccompanied; single
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rectangular cloth or paper for drying or wiping
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jump lightly; hop; bypass
sour  Speak Example sentences
7
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inquire into; attempt to find out in a scientific manner
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not moving or operating freely; lacking ease in bending; resistant
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become decomposed by a natural process; perish slowly; become corrupt
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taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice; showing ill humor
spoil  Speak Example sentences
8
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go bad; rot; decay; become unfit for consumption or use
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name written in own handwriting
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without an equal; being the only one of its kind
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a solemn promise made to God; the promise of fidelity; the pledge of love or affection
stiff  Speak Example sentences
9
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travel or wander through; cleanse clothes in water
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not moving or operating freely; lacking ease in bending; resistant
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become decomposed by a natural process; perish slowly; become corrupt
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vacation spot; an act of turning to for assistance
superior  Speak Example sentences
10
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become decomposed by a natural process; perish slowly; become corrupt
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greater rank or station or quality; excellent
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emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects; serious injury to the body
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conforming to a type; representative