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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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imprisonment  Speak Example sentences
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confinement; putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
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speak or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner
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available; capable of being obtained
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quality or power of ready invention; quickness or acuteness in forming new combinations
incident  Speak Example sentences
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the science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape
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changed from a solid to a liquid state, especially by the application of heat
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usually minor event or condition that is subordinate to another; event; happening
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quality or power of ready invention; quickness or acuteness in forming new combinations
industrialized  Speak Example sentences
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made industrial; converted to industrialism
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entertainer; who performs or takes part in a play or performance of any kind
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be absorbed in one's thoughts; consider or say thoughtfully
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lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters
inspector  Speak Example sentences
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high ranking police officer; investigator who observes carefully
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advise; counsel; urge the acceptance or practice of; convince
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the science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape
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difficult to believe; incredible; skeptical
instruction  Speak Example sentences
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lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters
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direction; teaching; activities of educating or instructing
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a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet; something that is unpleasant or offensive
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conservation; the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged
irregular  Speak Example sentences
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direction; teaching; activities of educating or instructing
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chromatic color between red and blue; belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
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contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; inconstant
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fluid; juice; substance in a fluid state
largely  Speak Example sentences
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conservation; the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged
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in a large manner; for the most part; mainly
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any large macrurous crustacean used as a food
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the science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape
leopard  Speak Example sentences
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moral corruption or contamination; invasion of the body which can lead to tissue damage and disease
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fluid; juice; substance in a fluid state
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large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots
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lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters
liquid  Speak Example sentences
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clever; having the inventive or cunning mind
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moral corruption or contamination; invasion of the body which can lead to tissue damage and disease
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usually minor event or condition that is subordinate to another; event; happening
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fluid; juice; substance in a fluid state
malice  Speak Example sentences
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in a large manner; for the most part; mainly
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lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters
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the enmity of heart; malevolence; ill will; spirit delighting in harm or misfortune to another
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a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet; something that is unpleasant or offensive