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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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rub  Speak Example sentences
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overturn; turn inside out or upside down; turning in the opposite direction
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draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of
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middle size aquatic mammal; stamp used for authentication or security
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move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over
scale  Speak Example sentences
2
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overturn; turn inside out or upside down; turning in the opposite direction
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completely lacking wisdom or good sense
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ability to see; sight; the vivid mental image
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climb up or over; alter according to a standard; estimate or measure; remove in layers
screw  Speak Example sentences
3
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cause to penetrate with a circular motion; fastener with shank and slotted head
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ability to see; sight; the vivid mental image
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right or claim to possession; a mark of rank; the name of a book or film
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
sketch  Speak Example sentences
4
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one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
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dry and brown by heat of the fire; warm thoroughly; drink to the health or in honor
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draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of
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ability to see; sight; the vivid mental image
solo  Speak Example sentences
5
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without an equal; being the only one of its kind
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composed or performed by a single voice or instrument; unaccompanied; single
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
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right or claim to possession; a mark of rank; the name of a book or film
splendid  Speak Example sentences
6
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
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wide-ranging knowledge; intricate; intellectually appealing
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completely lacking wisdom or good sense
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right or claim to possession; a mark of rank; the name of a book or film
stress  Speak Example sentences
7
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put special emphasis on; utter with an accent; state of extreme difficulty, pressure, or strain
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act of taking something from someone unlawfully; stealing
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by moving in or forming a circle; from beginning to end; throughout; to a specific place or person
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complex construction or entity; complex composition of knowledge
structure  Speak Example sentences
8
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consistent; standardized; clothing of a particular group
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a blow; light touch; sudden loss of consciousness for brain blood vessel lacking oxygen
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move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over
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complex construction or entity; complex composition of knowledge
superior  Speak Example sentences
9
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complex construction or entity; complex composition of knowledge
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act of taking something from someone unlawfully; stealing
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greater rank or station or quality; excellent
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not permanent; not lasting
surgeon  Speak Example sentences
10
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one who performs manual operations on a patient
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middle size aquatic mammal; stamp used for authentication or security
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one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
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by moving in or forming a circle; from beginning to end; throughout; to a specific place or person