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  Academic Words Level 2 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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absorption  Speak Example sentences
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diagnose; study, or examine something in detail to discover more about it
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state of being confined; restraint within limits; any restraint of liberty by force
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throw or roll a ball; move quickly and smoothly, especially by rolling
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
accompany  Speak Example sentences
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one of the large landmasses of the earth
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one who seeks what another seeks, or claims what another claim; one who competes; rival
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travel with; be associated with
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unexpected; happening by chance, unintentionally
atmosphere  Speak Example sentences
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planning something carefully and intentionally
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away from the correct path or direction, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering
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expression of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment; criticism
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air; a mixture of gases that surrounds any planet
bean  Speak Example sentences
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various edible seeds; small oval or roundish seed, berry, nut, or lump
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go away or leave; missing; not present
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take in the meaning, nature, or importance of; grasp
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gathering; meeting; a group of persons gathered together for a common reason
brain  Speak Example sentences
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
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compatible; in agreement or harmony with
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organ or seat of the intellect; understanding or imagination
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go away or leave; missing; not present
breath  Speak Example sentences
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a general course of conduct; intimate fellowship or association; close acquaintance; informal dialogue
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away from the correct path or direction, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering
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air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
brim  Speak Example sentences
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ritual; ceremony or rite
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
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planning something carefully and intentionally
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brink; the very top edge of a container
careless  Speak Example sentences
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negligent; taking insufficient care; reckless
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a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point
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one who seeks what another seeks, or claims what another claim; one who competes; rival
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away from the correct path or direction, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering
circular  Speak Example sentences
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round; shaped like or nearly like a circle
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the bowl-shaped vessel, usually used for holding food or liquids
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brink; the very top edge of a container
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bold; brave and taking risks
citizenship  Speak Example sentences
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based upon traditional rules; formed by agreement or compact
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state of being confined; restraint within limits; any restraint of liberty by force
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brink; the very top edge of a container
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status of a citizen with rights and duties