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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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reflection  Speak Example sentences
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image of something as reflected by a mirror; remark expressing careful consideration
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the calmness of mind; quietness; stillness; peace
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emotional; Resulting from emotion rather than reason or realism
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the exterior part of anything that has length and breadth; outside; outward or external appearance
refute  Speak Example sentences
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disprove; prove to be false or incorrect
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deliver; give or make available; provide; represent in a drawing or painting
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emotional; Resulting from emotion rather than reason or realism
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move one way and the other with quick turns; shake to and fro; move in vibrating; cause to vibrate
resistance  Speak Example sentences
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the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
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gregarious; friendly; inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
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the exterior part of anything that has length and breadth; outside; outward or external appearance
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trees usually having narrow leaves
ruin  Speak Example sentences
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image of something as reflected by a mirror; remark expressing careful consideration
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gregarious; friendly; inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
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fall or tumble down; destroy; devastate; exterminate
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unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way
serene  Speak Example sentences
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completely clear and fine
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move one way and the other with quick turns; shake to and fro; move in vibrating; cause to vibrate
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act of vibrating; a shaky motion
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moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities; the rays of the sun
sharply  Speak Example sentences
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result of improving something; the process of removing impurities
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fall or tumble down; destroy; devastate; exterminate
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disprove; prove to be false or incorrect
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steeply; changing suddenly in direction and degree; acutely
sneer  Speak Example sentences
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developed or designed for a special activity or function
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show contempt by turning up the nose or by a particular facial expression; speak derisively; show mirth awkwardly
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the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
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unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way
specialized  Speak Example sentences
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developed or designed for a special activity or function
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emotional; Resulting from emotion rather than reason or realism
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acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound
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shoulder firearm with a long barrel
stimulation  Speak Example sentences
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a small instrument with four strings, played with a bow; a fiddle
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arousing an organism to action
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say, state, or perform again or repeatedly
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bright red; of a brilliant red color
strike  Speak Example sentences
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robust; strong; substantially made or constructed
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a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
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management by overseeing the performance
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developed or designed for a special activity or function