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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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discourse  Speak Example sentences
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fort; castle; fortified place, especially a large military stronghold, often includes a town
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the process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body
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a formal, lengthy discussion of a subject; verbal exchange; conversation
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a precious stone; jewel; pearl, or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament
dive  Speak Example sentences
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useful or convenient; able to use something skilfully
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movable articles in a room or an establishment that make it fit for living or working
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plunge, especially headfirst, into the water; plummet
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creating or producing excitement
divorce  Speak Example sentences
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showing what someone thinks or feels; indicative
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end a marriage; legal dissolution of a marriage
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engage the services of; put to work; apply
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the process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body
documentary  Speak Example sentences
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film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event; of or derived from documents
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picture; drawing; showing by example
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act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
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plunge, especially headfirst, into the water; plummet
exhausted  Speak Example sentences
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gather; yield from plants in a single growing season
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strong desire for something; feel the need to eat
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depleted; extremely tired
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sign; feature; a mark indicating quality or excellence
expressive  Speak Example sentences
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meat cut from the thigh of a hog, usually smoked
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showing what someone thinks or feels; indicative
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a piece of metal, or other hard material, bent into a curve or at an angle for catching, holding, or sustaining anything
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depleted; extremely tired
forbid  Speak Example sentences
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inadequate; lacking an essential quality or element
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act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
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engage the services of; put to work; apply
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not allow; prohibit; prevent
founder  Speak Example sentences
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represent something in a dramatic manner; add details to
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sentimental; passionate; excitable; easily moved
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a person who establishes an organization, business
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provide a refuge for; hide; give shelter to
hallmark  Speak Example sentences
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argue about prices; bargain something, as over the price of something
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movable articles in a room or an establishment that make it fit for living or working
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reluctant, irresolute; tending to wait, or proceed with caution or reservation
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sign; feature; a mark indicating quality or excellence
handy  Speak Example sentences
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grip; take hold of or seize firmly with or as if with the hand
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useful or convenient; able to use something skilfully
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engage the services of; put to work; apply
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meat cut from the thigh of a hog, usually smoked