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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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absolutely  Speak Example sentences
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arrange laws, rules as a code; classify; arrange or systematize
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utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors
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a small stream, often a shallow tributary to a river; brook
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surprise someone very much; shock
additional  Speak Example sentences
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headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins
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bright or brilliant; extremely attractive or exciting
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further; extra; supplemental or added to
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art and science of designing and erecting buildings; buildings and other large structures
admittedly  Speak Example sentences
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praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval
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doubtlessly; in an acknowledged manner; confessedly
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support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
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the process of converting something from one thing to another; transformation
ambition  Speak Example sentences
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aspiration; a strong wish to achieve something
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close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
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appeal; a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
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arrangement; association; alliance
application  Speak Example sentences
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close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
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support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
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headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins
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brink; the very top edge of a container
architecture  Speak Example sentences
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art and science of designing and erecting buildings; buildings and other large structures
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alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
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headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins
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bright or brilliant; extremely attractive or exciting
attraction  Speak Example sentences
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appeal; a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
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quality of nearness to the truth or the true value
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arrange laws, rules as a code; classify; arrange or systematize
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of a rich deep red color inclining to purple
biographer  Speak Example sentences
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lighten; cheer; encourage; make or become bright or brighter
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surprise someone very much; shock
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study of artifacts and relics of early humankind
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one who writes a book about somebody's life
brown  Speak Example sentences
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close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
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of dark color, of various shades between black and red or yellow
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surprise someone very much; shock
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patron; one that buys goods or services
canon  Speak Example sentences
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something that restricts or confines within prescribed bounds
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utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors
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of dark color, of various shades between black and red or yellow
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law, rule, or constitution made by authority; books of the Bible officially accepted; a group of literary works