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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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research  Speak Example sentences
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
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complex construction or entity; complex composition of knowledge
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inquire into; attempt to find out in a scientific manner
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serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful
reveal  Speak Example sentences
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method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem
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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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by vice or defects; defective; imperfect; having the nature of vice; evil, immoral, or depraved
role  Speak Example sentences
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normal activity of a person in a particular social setting; the part played by a performer
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position relative to others; standing
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high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
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securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited
severe  Speak Example sentences
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a way for travel or transportation
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complex construction or entity; complex composition of knowledge
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serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful
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lacking awareness; senseless; unaware
solution  Speak Example sentences
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apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms; a matching set of furniture
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method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
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morally justified; equitable; free from wrong, guilt, or sin
spin  Speak Example sentences
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summary of a longer discussion;  formal examination;  practice to refresh memory
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labor or study imposed by another; undertake; labor
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showing a natural gift for something
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turn round rapidly; move round rapidly; move swiftly
splendid  Speak Example sentences
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securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited
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lacking awareness; senseless; unaware
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showing a natural gift for something
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
split  Speak Example sentences
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break apart; cut; divide
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elaborate and systematic plan; plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
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labor or study imposed by another; undertake; labor
stable  Speak Example sentences
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make known; disclose, or show
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medical treatment that involves cutting open a person's body
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do punishment in return for injury or insult; avenge
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not easily moved or disturbed
swear  Speak Example sentences
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affirm or utter a solemn declaration; make a promise or resolve on oath
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a wild plant growing where it is not wanted
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manipulate dishonestly; make or construct in haste
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the action of stretching something tight; anxiety; feelings of hostility