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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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demonstration  Speak Example sentences
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proof; an act of showing or making evident
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elaboration by the use of decorative detail; ornamentation of fabric with needlework
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raise in rank or dignity; praise
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an elementary particle with the negative charge
effort  Speak Example sentences
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disposed to treat guests with warmth and generosity; receptive
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useful or convenient; able to use something skilfully
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the exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object
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put at a disadvantage; prevent the progress or free movement of
election  Speak Example sentences
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incapable of being read; unclear; not legible
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voting; balloting; right or ability to make a choice
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the exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object
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superior; elevated in rank, character, or status; of high moral or intellectual value
emancipation  Speak Example sentences
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freeing someone from the control of another
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enemy; one who entertains hatred, grudge; adversary
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change shape by stress; become misshapen; make formless
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damaging; noxious; detrimental; dangerous
entertain  Speak Example sentences
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proof; an act of showing or making evident
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form an opinion concerning, without knowledge or means of knowledge; judge of at random
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altitude; the height of a place above the level of the sea
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amuse; keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves
favorable  Speak Example sentences
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growth; extent or amount by which something has expanded
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altitude; the height of a place above the level of the sea
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approving or pleasing; granting what has been desired or requested
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incapable of being read; unclear; not legible
foe  Speak Example sentences
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freeing someone from the control of another
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proof; an act of showing or making evident
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enemy; one who entertains hatred, grudge; adversary
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voting; balloting; right or ability to make a choice
foolish  Speak Example sentences
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superior; elevated in rank, character, or status; of high moral or intellectual value
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marked with, or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment
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approving or pleasing; granting what has been desired or requested
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accelerate; make something happen sooner or more quickly
harmful  Speak Example sentences
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disposed to treat guests with warmth and generosity; receptive
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enemy; one who entertains hatred, grudge; adversary
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provide a refuge for; hide; give shelter to
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damaging; noxious; detrimental; dangerous
herald  Speak Example sentences
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disposed to treat guests with warmth and generosity; receptive
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not mortal; exempt from liability to die; undying; imperishable; lasting forever
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proclaim; announces important news; messenger
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represent something in a dramatic manner; add details to