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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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resort  Speak Example sentences
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vacation spot; an act of turning to for assistance
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open and genuine; not deceitful; pure; unmixed
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physical position in relation to the surroundings; position; location
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have doubts about; distrust
ridiculous  Speak Example sentences
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nearly corresponding; somewhat like; having a general likeness
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completely lacking wisdom or good sense
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climb up or over; alter according to a standard; estimate or measure; remove in layers
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full of life; animated; necessary to continued existence; living or breathing
rough  Speak Example sentences
3
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break apart; cut; divide
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not perfected; having or caused by an irregular surface
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the subject of a speech, essay, thesis, discussion, or conversation
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make a sharp sound; break suddenly as under tension; utter in an angry or sharp tone
scent  Speak Example sentences
4
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climb up or over; alter according to a standard; estimate or measure; remove in layers
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one who shows or exhibits; brief fall of precipitation, such as rain, hail; bath in which the water is sprayed
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make a sharp sound; break suddenly as under tension; utter in an angry or sharp tone
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a distinctive odor that is pleasant; fragrance; perfume
scheme  Speak Example sentences
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give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action
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touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from
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a distinctive odor that is pleasant; fragrance; perfume
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
section  Speak Example sentences
6
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stewed fruit served with other foods; appetizing ingredients for meat, fish, or puddings
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make a sharp sound; break suddenly as under tension; utter in an angry or sharp tone
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increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity; show a progressively larger illuminated area
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one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
shave  Speak Example sentences
7
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give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action
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low land that is seasonally flooded; low land region saturated with water
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touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from
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draw liquid into the mouth; take in;  draw something by vacuum
site  Speak Example sentences
8
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physical position in relation to the surroundings; position; location
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full of life; animated; necessary to continued existence; living or breathing
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automobile; means of conveying; medium
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draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of
smooth  Speak Example sentences
9
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increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity; show a progressively larger illuminated area
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satisfying return or result; profit, return for performance of a desired behavior; positive reinforcement.
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bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; enclosed space
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free from obstructions; make surface shine
spare  Speak Example sentences
10
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give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action
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have doubts about; distrust
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touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from
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make known; disclose, or show