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  Academic Words Level 5 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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residual  Speak Example sentences
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something that has real or substantial existence; means of support or maintain life
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the distant view, especially through an opening, as between buildings or trees; outlook
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remaining as a residue; surplus
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respectful; worshipful; impressed with deep respect
rhythmic  Speak Example sentences
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slanting; inclining or inclined from the plane of the horizon
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temporary stay; a brief period of residence; place of temporary stay
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usually a short interval of rest or relief; delay in punishment
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recurring with measured regularity
salutation  Speak Example sentences
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extensive; having wide-ranging influence or effect:
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gentleness; softness; affection; tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
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act of paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting or expressing goodwill
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science of God or religion
servitude  Speak Example sentences
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land or an area of land of high elevation
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the feeling of fear of embarrassment
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uneven; rough; very difficult
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forced labor imposed as a punishment for crime; lack of personal freedom
smelt  Speak Example sentences
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the remainder of something after removal of parts or a part; balance
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melt or blend ores, changing their chemical composition
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act of paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting or expressing goodwill
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the distant view, especially through an opening, as between buildings or trees; outlook
syrup  Speak Example sentences
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attractive; appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable
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something that has real or substantial existence; means of support or maintain life
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a thick sweet sticky liquid
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temporary stay; a brief period of residence; place of temporary stay
tapestry  Speak Example sentences
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avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined
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a heavy textile with a woven design
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temporary stay; a brief period of residence; place of temporary stay
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a layer of earth's surface; a layer of society
tempting  Speak Example sentences
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attractive; appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable
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one that keeps guard; soldier stationed as a guard
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poison; poisonous secretion of animals, such as snake or spider; spite
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cleanse with water; flush; wash lightly without soap
tenement  Speak Example sentences
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the distant view, especially through an opening, as between buildings or trees; outlook
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apartment barely meeting minimal standards
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a heavy textile with a woven design
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temporary stay; a brief period of residence; place of temporary stay
twine  Speak Example sentences
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relating to basic facts or principles; being in the earliest stages of development; incipient
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a separate religious body; faction united by common interests or beliefs
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act of twisting; lightweight cord
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a heavy textile with a woven design