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  Academic Words Level 5 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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rite  Speak Example sentences
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established ceremony prescribed by a religion
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stout; lacking sufficient ventilation; close; dull and boring
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frightening or intimidating; of a formidable nature; terrific
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an electronic device producing a similar sound as a signal or warning; something insidious or deceptive; mermaid
rumble  Speak Example sentences
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filthy; unethical or dishonest; dirty; foul; morally degraded
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satisfy appetite fully; satisfy to excess
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utter or emit low dull sounds; move or proceed with a deep, long, rolling sound
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one that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit
satellite  Speak Example sentences
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small body revolving around a larger one; subordinate
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throw away; discard; break down into parts for disposal or salvage
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the distant view, especially through an opening, as between buildings or trees; outlook
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hide from view; wrap for burial; shut off from sight; shelter
scourge  Speak Example sentences
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the whip used to inflict punishment; severe punishment
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not existing in nature or explanation according to natural laws
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sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane
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removed or remote from others; solitary; hidden or isolated
shroud  Speak Example sentences
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the feeling of fear of embarrassment
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hide from view; wrap for burial; shut off from sight; shelter
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trail of a ship or other object through water; a path of something that has gone before
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pierce with a pointed weapon; wound or kill by a pointed instrument
shyness  Speak Example sentences
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throw away; discard; break down into parts for disposal or salvage
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removed or remote from others; solitary; hidden or isolated
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the feeling of fear of embarrassment
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garbage; rubbish; worthless or discarded material or objects
sinister  Speak Example sentences
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unchecked; free; marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
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resistance to authority; insubordination or rebellion
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suggesting or threatening evil
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garbage; rubbish; worthless or discarded material or objects
sovereign  Speak Example sentences
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one that exercises supreme, permanent authority, especially in a nation or other governmental unit
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a heavy textile with a woven design
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bring about; arouse; inspire; activate
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throw away; discard; break down into parts for disposal or salvage
stained  Speak Example sentences
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not existing in nature or explanation according to natural laws
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disown; refuse to acknowledge; reject validity or authority of
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sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane
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discolored; dirty; having a stain
stuffy  Speak Example sentences
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stout; lacking sufficient ventilation; close; dull and boring
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an electronic device producing a similar sound as a signal or warning; something insidious or deceptive; mermaid
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suggesting or threatening evil
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the distant view, especially through an opening, as between buildings or trees; outlook