4000 IELTS Academic Words

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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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residence  Speak Example sentences
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official house; large house; an act of dwelling in a place
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reference point to shoot at; goal intended to be attained
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fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
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disaster; event resulting in great loss and misfortune
resolve  Speak Example sentences
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determination; formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
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the subject of a speech, essay, thesis, discussion, or conversation
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official house; large house; an act of dwelling in a place
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a publicized incident that brings about disgrace; damage to reputation by disclosure of improper behavior
righteous  Speak Example sentences
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morally justified; equitable; free from wrong, guilt, or sin
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the short, thick first digit of a human hand
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organ situated in the floor of mouth; speech; language; clapper of a bell
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a publicized incident that brings about disgrace; damage to reputation by disclosure of improper behavior
script  Speak Example sentences
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lacking physical depth; not deep or strong
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make too low an estimate of the quantity; undervalue
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prepare text for filming or broadcasting
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shut with force and loud noise; strike with force
sketch  Speak Example sentences
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a publicized incident that brings about disgrace; damage to reputation by disclosure of improper behavior
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draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of
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official house; large house; an act of dwelling in a place
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increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity; show a progressively larger illuminated area
somewhat  Speak Example sentences
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to some extent or degree; rather; a bit; slightly
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the subject of a speech, essay, thesis, discussion, or conversation
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public display of message; visible mark or indication
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enclose;  arrange or fold as a cover or protection
spectacular  Speak Example sentences
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impressive or sensational; lavishly produced performance; grand
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organ situated in the floor of mouth; speech; language; clapper of a bell
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open and genuine; not deceitful; pure; unmixed
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composed or performed by a single voice or instrument; unaccompanied; single
square  Speak Example sentences
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draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of
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shut with force and loud noise; strike with force
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open and genuine; not deceitful; pure; unmixed
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be compatible with; cause to match; cut to rectangular shape; bring into agreement or balance; settle
stick  Speak Example sentences
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a sign made to give notice to a person
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make too low an estimate of the quantity; undervalue
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fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
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official house; large house; an act of dwelling in a place
stuff  Speak Example sentences
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cause something to happen; set off
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throw carelessly; throw to see which side comes up; move or stir about violently
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enclose;  arrange or fold as a cover or protection
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unspecified objects; tangible substance