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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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independent  Speak Example sentences
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not dependent; free; not subject to control by others; not relying on others
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bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing
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objects for sale; goods
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enrage; infuriate; cause to be extremely angry
inspector  Speak Example sentences
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unconcern; disinterest; lack of enthusiasm
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quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
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high ranking police officer; investigator who observes carefully
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a low prolonged sound of grief or pain, whether articulate or not; groan softly and continuously
keyboard  Speak Example sentences
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approve formally; confirm; verify
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absence of ceremony; casual
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fluid; juice; substance in a fluid state
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a device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer
liquid  Speak Example sentences
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according to the letter or verbal expression; exactly as stated
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fluid; juice; substance in a fluid state
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enrage; infuriate; cause to be extremely angry
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decorative; any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
literal  Speak Example sentences
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not suited to your comfort, purpose, or needs
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fluid; juice; substance in a fluid state
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the science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape
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according to the letter or verbal expression; exactly as stated
mathematics  Speak Example sentences
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a dark-colored person generally; broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained
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the science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape
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not dependent; free; not subject to control by others; not relying on others
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according to the letter or verbal expression; exactly as stated
merchandise  Speak Example sentences
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one that opposes stands in the way of or holds up progress
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the magnifier of the image of small objects
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unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of a pound
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objects for sale; goods
microscope  Speak Example sentences
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a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form
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the magnifier of the image of small objects
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one that opposes stands in the way of or holds up progress
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voting; survey; some votes cast or recorded
moor  Speak Example sentences
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stand or rest; find support; take a stand and refuse to give way; be persistent
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bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing
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a dark-colored person generally; broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained
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unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of a pound
normally  Speak Example sentences
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a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form
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voting; survey; some votes cast or recorded
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usually; as a rule; regularly; according to a rule
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bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing