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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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reveal  Speak Example sentences
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make known; disclose, or show
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right or claim to possession; a mark of rank; the name of a book or film
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vacation spot; an act of turning to for assistance
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find paths through unexplored territory
signature  Speak Example sentences
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reasonably large; important in effect or meaning
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high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
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name written in own handwriting
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show a reaction to something favorably or as hoped
single  Speak Example sentences
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not permanent; not lasting
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draw liquid into the mouth; take in;  draw something by vacuum
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part of the neck in front of; passage to stomach and lung
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one only; consisting of one alone; alone; having no companion
smooth  Speak Example sentences
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official house; large house; an act of dwelling in a place
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free from obstructions; make surface shine
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one only; consisting of one alone; alone; having no companion
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movement in an arc; clean with a broom; wide scope; winning all
somewhat  Speak Example sentences
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reasonably large; important in effect or meaning
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tear or be torn violently; criticize or abuse forcefully and violently
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make an effort to; try to get; try to discover
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to some extent or degree; rather; a bit; slightly
sophisticated  Speak Example sentences
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reasonably large; important in effect or meaning
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not permanent; not lasting
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vacation spot; an act of turning to for assistance
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wide-ranging knowledge; intricate; intellectually appealing
source  Speak Example sentences
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susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
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point of origin, such as spring, of stream or river; one that causes, creates, or initiates
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kind or species; a class of
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fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
standing  Speak Example sentences
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capacity; amount of space occupied by an object
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summary of a longer discussion;  formal examination;  practice to refresh memory
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protective covering or structure; protect; guard
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high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
string  Speak Example sentences
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to some extent or degree; rather; a bit; slightly
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kind or species; a class of
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satisfying return or result; profit, return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.
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lightweight cord; a collection of objects threaded on a single strand; plant fiber
survive  Speak Example sentences
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a long thin piece of cloth or paper; measuring instrument for length by a narrow strip
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vacation spot; an act of turning to for assistance
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right or claim to possession; a mark of rank; the name of a book or film
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continue to live; endure or last