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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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sake  Speak Example sentences
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purpose; reason for wanting something done
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a blow; light touch; sudden loss of consciousness for brain blood vessel lacking oxygen
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remove the surface from
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an impure matter that forms on or rises to the surface of a liquid or body of water; worthless people
scoop  Speak Example sentences
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vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument
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large candle or lamp giving flaring flame; flashlight
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move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over
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having special skill or knowledge; according to principle; formal rather than practical; relating to technique
scroll  Speak Example sentences
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depot; storehouse for goods and merchandise
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screenplay; outline or model of an expected sequence of events
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stated explicitly or in detail; definite
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a roll of paper; a writing formed into a roll; schedule or list; mark added to a signature, intended to represent a seal
stick  Speak Example sentences
4
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move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over
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destruction; destroy; smash or break forcefully
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fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
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procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice
strip  Speak Example sentences
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make one or more folds in; store in a safe spot; put in a snug spot
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remove the surface from
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a passageway through or under something, usually underground
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fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
stroke  Speak Example sentences
6
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rectangular cloth or paper for drying or wiping
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go bad; rot; decay; become unfit for consumption or use
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move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over
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a blow; light touch; sudden loss of consciousness for brain blood vessel lacking oxygen
suck  Speak Example sentences
7
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draw liquid into the mouth; take in;  draw something by vacuum
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make known; disclose, or show
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portable rectangular traveling bag for carrying clothes
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a blow; light touch; sudden loss of consciousness for brain blood vessel lacking oxygen
tender  Speak Example sentences
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screenplay; outline or model of an expected sequence of events
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offer formally; extend; propose a payment
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separate or be separated by force; divide or disrupt; fill with tears or shed tears
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stated explicitly or in detail; definite
tension  Speak Example sentences
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personnel who assist superior to carry out an assigned task
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considerate; having intellectual depth; giving close attention
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the action of stretching something tight; anxiety; feelings of hostility
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the subject of a speech, essay, thesis, discussion, or conversation
topic  Speak Example sentences
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procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice
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the subject of a speech, essay, thesis, discussion, or conversation
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draw liquid into the mouth; take in;  draw something by vacuum
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a passageway through or under something, usually underground