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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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recognize  Speak Example sentences
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careful about money; economical
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perceive the identity of; consent or admit with a formal acknowledgment; show appreciation of
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rub hard; wash with rubbing
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memory; remembrance; the power of recalling ideas to the mind
refined  Speak Example sentences
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a mental position from which things are viewed
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firm, unyielding,  or determined; having decided purpose
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a successful ending of struggle or contest; a defeat of an enemy or opponent
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cultured; purified; made pure
sample  Speak Example sentences
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cultured; purified; made pure
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a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
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rub hard; wash with rubbing
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the calmness of mind; quietness; stillness; peace
scare  Speak Example sentences
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emotional; Resulting from emotion rather than reason or realism
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rub hard; wash with rubbing
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a successful ending of struggle or contest; a defeat of an enemy or opponent
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frighten; alarm; strike with sudden fear
sentimental  Speak Example sentences
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form of literature in which irony and ridicule are used to attack human vice and folly
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arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction
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firm, unyielding,  or determined; having decided purpose
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emotional; Resulting from emotion rather than reason or realism
shipwreck  Speak Example sentences
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destruction of a ship, as by storm or collision; complete failure or ruin
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duties; obligation; state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable
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emotional; Resulting from emotion rather than reason or realism
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memory; remembrance; the power of recalling ideas to the mind
simplicity  Speak Example sentences
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flash; sparkle; emit or produce sparks
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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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degree of any quality; condition with respect to heat or cold; the degree of heat or cold
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easiness; plainness; absence of luxury or showiness; lack of good sense or intelligence; foolishness
spark  Speak Example sentences
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perceive the identity of; consent or admit with a formal acknowledgment; show appreciation of
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record by making a mark; reckon or count; keep score
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flash; sparkle; emit or produce sparks
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have offspring or young; duplicate; make a copy
speedy  Speak Example sentences
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fast; rapid; accomplished or arrived at without delay; prompt
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emit rays of light; give light; beam with steady radiance; exhibit brightness or splendor
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having no previous example; novel; unparalleled
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show contempt by turning up the nose or by a particular facial expression; speak derisively; show mirth awkwardly
sponge  Speak Example sentences
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enthusiastic; filled with or motivated by zeal
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something that causes irritation; a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
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soaking up; small absorbent contraceptive pad, used for bathing or cleaning
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form of literature in which irony and ridicule are used to attack human vice and folly