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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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rebellion  Speak Example sentences
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strictness or severity, as in temperament, action, or judgment; something hard to endure
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piece or attachment; end of a pointed or projecting object; a V shape; an indication of potential opportunity
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dreadfully; frightfully; to a great extent; very much
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organized opposition to authority
recognition  Speak Example sentences
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the ability to do the right thing without making anyone unhappy; sensitive mental touch; peculiar skill or faculty
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image of something as reflected by a mirror; remark expressing careful consideration
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acceptance; an agreement that something is true or legal
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unluckily; by bad luck
refrigerator  Speak Example sentences
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machines in which food can be stored at low temperatures
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alone; only; without another
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arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction
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imprecise; indistinct; not clearly expressed; inexplicit
retire  Speak Example sentences
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give rise to a desire by being attractive
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move back and away from; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
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necessary requirement; indispensable item
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a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
rigor  Speak Example sentences
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strictness or severity, as in temperament, action, or judgment; something hard to endure
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feeling; perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition
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necessary requirement; indispensable item
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cohesion; harmony; quality of being united into one
sensational  Speak Example sentences
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gregarious; friendly; inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
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make pointed; make sharp or sharper
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arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction
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completely clear and fine
serene  Speak Example sentences
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give up temporarily; yield; give up voluntarily; defer
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imprecise; indistinct; not clearly expressed; inexplicit
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completely clear and fine
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end of something in time or space; result or outcome; conclusion
sociable  Speak Example sentences
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organized opposition to authority
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machines in which food can be stored at low temperatures
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gregarious; friendly; inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
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choice; variety; collection
spot  Speak Example sentences
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alone; only; without another
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vocal expression; the power of speaking; last or utmost extremity
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make pointed; make sharp or sharper
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location; place; site; pinpoint; mark to allow easy recognition
strife  Speak Example sentences
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give up temporarily; yield; give up voluntarily; defer
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necessary requirement; indispensable item
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earnest endeavor; violent or angry disagreement
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imprecise; indistinct; not clearly expressed; inexplicit