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 5000 Words Level 1 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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file  Speak Example sentences
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provide an extensive explanation for words or phrases
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line; proceed in one line
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any species of the genus iguana, a genus of large American lizards of the family Iguanidae
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endanger; imperil; put at risk
fold  Speak Example sentences
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light, quick blow, or touch
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make something double; bend or lay so that one part covers the other
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stone, commonly of a pale to dark green color but sometimes whitish
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energetic; vigorously active
fringe  Speak Example sentences
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margin; periphery; decorative border of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band
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unfriendly; showing the disposition of an enemy
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an animal with large, powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
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by or causing great merriment or happiness; gay or merry
gall  Speak Example sentences
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energetic; vigorously active
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pay attention to; listen to, and consider
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serving to initiate; introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins
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bitterness of feeling; vexation
harass  Speak Example sentences
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the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet; a range of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
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stone, commonly of a pale to dark green color but sometimes whitish
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irritate or torment persistently; wear out; exhaust
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imitation; counterfeit; having a false or misleading appearance
herd  Speak Example sentences
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foul matter; anything that soils or defiles; dirt; corruption; pollution
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flock; crowd; a group of cattle or other domestic animals
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effort expended on a particular task; the act of a mother giving birth; time period during which mother gives birth
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crack; a crack in the earth; defect; flaw; a wrong action
hostage  Speak Example sentences
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person convicted of crime; evil person
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understanding; knowledge; a range of vision
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a prisoner who is held by one party to ensure that another party will meet specified terms
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effort expended on a particular task; the act of a mother giving birth; time period during which mother gives birth
ignorance  Speak Example sentences
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lack of knowledge or education
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a prisoner who is held by one party to ensure that another party will meet specified terms
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stone, commonly of a pale to dark green color but sometimes whitish
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question severely; torture or afflict
initiative  Speak Example sentences
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unfriendly; showing the disposition of an enemy
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short ax used to chop wood
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a large entrance or reception room or area
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serving to initiate; introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins
itinerary  Speak Example sentences
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trespass; enter as an uninvited person
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person convicted of crime; evil person
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plan of the trip; a guidebook for travelers
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bitterness of feeling; vexation