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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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reward  Speak Example sentences
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satisfying return or result; profit, return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.
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turn in the opposite direction; form into a spiral shape
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almost no; very little; deliberate discourtesy
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a specific kind of something
scheme  Speak Example sentences
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pierce painfully with sharp-pointed structure or organ; cause to suffer keenly in mind or feelings
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a passageway through or under something, usually underground
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
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criteria; basis for comparison
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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tear or be torn violently; criticize or abuse forcefully and violently
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give or bring back; return to its original condition
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most outstanding; highest; superior
scratch  Speak Example sentences
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securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited
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cut the surface of; cause friction
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satisfying return or result; profit, return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.
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make a kind of musical sound by lips; emit a similar sound from the mouth as birds
species  Speak Example sentences
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a blow; light touch; sudden loss of consciousness for brain blood vessel lacking oxygen
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a specific kind of something
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most outstanding; highest; superior
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criteria; basis for comparison
split  Speak Example sentences
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break apart; cut; divide
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a particular aspect of life or activity; a body of people who form part of society or economy
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cut the surface of; cause friction
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leisure time away from work; the act of making something legally void
standard  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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criteria; basis for comparison
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edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
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high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
standing  Speak Example sentences
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tear into pieces;  raise the fibers of
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make a kind of musical sound by lips; emit a similar sound from the mouth as birds
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particular kind; a way of expressing something
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high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
stick  Speak Example sentences
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slip; usually move in an uncontrolled manner; move smoothly along a surface
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some persons associated together in any work; a flock of wild ducks
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fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
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determination; formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
sting  Speak Example sentences
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leisure time away from work; the act of making something legally void
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poisonous; caused by a toxin or other poison
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pierce painfully with sharp-pointed structure or organ; cause to suffer keenly in mind or feelings
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path or track roughly through a wild or hilly country; overland route