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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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abundant  Speak Example sentences
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something that restricts or confines within prescribed bounds
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plentiful; possessing riches or resources
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cleverness; great skill or intelligence
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silvery ductile metallic element
accumulation  Speak Example sentences
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improved; highly developed or complex; ahead of the times; progressive
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a general course of conduct; intimate fellowship or association; close acquaintance; informal dialogue
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increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
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succeed in doing; bring to pass; achieve; reach the end of; complete
adornment  Speak Example sentences
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embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament
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flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft
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increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
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familiar, as by study or experience; able to converse knowledgeably
adversity  Speak Example sentences
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profession or occupation; individual's work and life roles over their lifespan
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cleverness; great skill or intelligence
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generous in providing aid to others; charitable
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state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
appreciation  Speak Example sentences
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recognition; taste; judgment or opinion, especially a favorable one
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result; relation of a result to its cause; logical conclusion or inference
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a stick of black carbon material used for drawing; a very dark gray color
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profession or occupation; individual's work and life roles over their lifespan
astronomical  Speak Example sentences
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enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
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something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger
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flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft
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regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
attraction  Speak Example sentences
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succeed in doing; bring to pass; achieve; reach the end of; complete
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appeal; a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
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praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval
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generous in providing aid to others; charitable
baron  Speak Example sentences
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overly high self-esteem; feelings of excessive pride
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flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft
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regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
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title or degree of nobility
basin  Speak Example sentences
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improved; highly developed or complex; ahead of the times; progressive
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act of accompanying someone or something
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the bowl-shaped vessel, usually used for holding food or liquids
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flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft
burdensome  Speak Example sentences
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act of accompanying someone or something
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not easily borne; wearing; causing uneasiness or fatigue
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an expert who gives advice
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improved; highly developed or complex; ahead of the times; progressive