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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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defend  Speak Example sentences
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havoc; event that completely destroys something
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try to do something by employing effort
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make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm
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pay attention to; listen to, and consider
dependent  Speak Example sentences
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relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
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having a harsh, rough, grating voice or sound, as when affected with a cold; making a rough, harsh cry or sound
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travel for discovery
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pleasant-smelling; odorous
desire  Speak Example sentences
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amuse; keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves
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marked by kindness, mercy, or compassion
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reliance; lack of independence or self-sufficiency
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anything which is longing for
destruction  Speak Example sentences
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end a marriage; legal dissolution of a marriage
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havoc; event that completely destroys something
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nasty; dirty; polluted; foul; impure
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precisely agreeing with standard, fact, or truth; perfectly conforming
dive  Speak Example sentences
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act or process of diving anything into parts; state of being divided; separation
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an idea having general application; reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
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relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
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plunge, especially headfirst, into the water; plummet
effort  Speak Example sentences
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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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act later than planned; put off; adjournment
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pleasant-smelling; odorous
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the exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object
elliptical  Speak Example sentences
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end a marriage; legal dissolution of a marriage
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rounded like an egg; in shape reminding of an ellipse; oval
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widespread; far-reaching; wide
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sparkle or shine, especially shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; emit a soft, scintillating light; gleam
fathom  Speak Example sentences
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measure the depth; come to understand
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having a harsh, rough, grating voice or sound, as when affected with a cold; making a rough, harsh cry or sound
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reliance; lack of independence or self-sufficiency
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a college or university building for student living; a large bedroom where several people sleep
frame  Speak Example sentences
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widespread; far-reaching; wide
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structure that gives shape or support; closed, often rectangular border of drawn or printed lines
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try to do something by employing effort
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act or practice of one who is hospitable; reception and entertainment of strangers or guests without reward
glorify  Speak Example sentences
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cause to seem more splendid; beautify
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masses of leaves; a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches
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busy; momentous; full of events or incidents
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act later than planned; put off; adjournment