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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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scenario  Speak Example sentences
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method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem
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screenplay; outline or model of an expected sequence of events
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affirm or utter a solemn declaration; make a promise or resolve on oath
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throw carelessly; throw to see which side comes up; move or stir about violently
scout  Speak Example sentences
2
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doctrine or scheme of things; general or abstract principles of any science
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touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from
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rectangular cloth or paper for drying or wiping
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find paths through unexplored territory
shed  Speak Example sentences
3
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summary of a longer discussion;  formal examination;  practice to refresh memory
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improbable; has little chance of being the case or coming about
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get rid of; cast off; cause to pour forth
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throw carelessly; throw to see which side comes up; move or stir about violently
shift  Speak Example sentences
4
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moving from one setting or context to another; moving slightly
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several things or events standing or succeeding in order; sequence
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moral fault or failing; evil, degrading, or immoral practice or habit; physical defect or weakness
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
smart  Speak Example sentences
5
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increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity; show a progressively larger illuminated area
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in one way or another; in some way not yet known; by some means
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automobile; means of conveying; medium
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clever; intelligent; showing mental alertness and calculation
solution  Speak Example sentences
6
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throw carelessly; throw to see which side comes up; move or stir about violently
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moral fault or failing; evil, degrading, or immoral practice or habit; physical defect or weakness
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the meeting devoted to a particular activity; time for school to hold classes
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method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem
somehow  Speak Example sentences
7
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in one way or another; in some way not yet known; by some means
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clever; intelligent; showing mental alertness and calculation
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guard; defender; protector; state under guard; division of a county; division of a hospital
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vacation spot; an act of turning to for assistance
stake  Speak Example sentences
8
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money risked on a gamble; pole set up to mark something; right or legal share of something
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doctrine or scheme of things; general or abstract principles of any science
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without an equal; being the only one of its kind
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shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
swear  Speak Example sentences
9
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affirm or utter a solemn declaration; make a promise or resolve on oath
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jump lightly; hop; bypass
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path or track roughly through a wild or hilly country; overland route
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experiment; an act of testing; examination of evidence to determine the charges or claims
towel  Speak Example sentences
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one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
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summary of a longer discussion;  formal examination;  practice to refresh memory
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rectangular cloth or paper for drying or wiping
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not tangible or material; belonging to religion; sacred; supernatural