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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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round  Speak Example sentences
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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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particular kind; a way of expressing something
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fillet or narrow woven fabric, commonly of silk; a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming
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touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from
scale  Speak Example sentences
2
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certificate for a shareholder of the corporation; the total amount of goods in a shop
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disaster; event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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climb up or over; alter according to a standard; estimate or measure; remove in layers
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pierce painfully with sharp-pointed structure or organ; cause to suffer keenly in mind or feelings
scratch  Speak Example sentences
3
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cut the surface of; cause friction
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name written in own handwriting
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certificate for a shareholder of the corporation; the total amount of goods in a shop
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concerned with religion; worthy of respect or dedication
sector  Speak Example sentences
4
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showing a natural gift for something
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disaster; event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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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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touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from
shallow  Speak Example sentences
5
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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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lacking physical depth; not deep or strong
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disaster; event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
shed  Speak Example sentences
6
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get rid of; cast off; cause to pour forth
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become smaller or draw together; compress
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high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
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destruction; destroy; smash or break forcefully
shelter  Speak Example sentences
7
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wide-ranging knowledge; intricate; intellectually appealing
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increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity; show a progressively larger illuminated area
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a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
sound  Speak Example sentences
8
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sensation perceived by the ear; distinctive noise; long narrow inlet
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pierce painfully with sharp-pointed structure or organ; cause to suffer keenly in mind or feelings
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not easily moved or disturbed
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huge; capable of making one tremble; terrible
spit  Speak Example sentences
9
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expel or eject from the mouth; rain gently
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medical treatment that involves cutting open a person's body
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certificate for a shareholder of the corporation; the total amount of goods in a shop
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a passageway through or under something, usually underground
sting  Speak Example sentences
10
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unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
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a lightship used for private pleasure trips
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pierce painfully with sharp-pointed structure or organ; cause to suffer keenly in mind or feelings
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medical treatment that involves cutting open a person's body