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 5000 Words Level 1 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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eddy  Speak Example sentences
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a precious stone; jewel; pearl, or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament
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a crowd of people in motion; a number of oxen, sheep
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swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current
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deadly; causing or capable of causing death
flag  Speak Example sentences
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act or practice of one who is hospitable; reception and entertainment of strangers or guests without reward
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become less intense; sink, or settle from pressure
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swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current
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having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
fuss  Speak Example sentences
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angry disturbance; excited state of agitation; needlessly nervous or useless activity; protest; quarrel
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ornament consisting of a ring passed through the lobe of the ear, with or without a pendant
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a gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
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become larger in size or volume; grow stronger; add details
gem  Speak Example sentences
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swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current
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a precious stone; jewel; pearl, or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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a place where a river can be crossed on foot; shallow place
gloat  Speak Example sentences
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marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; affected, or troubled, with fear or panic
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having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
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young cat; any young animal of the cat kind
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feel or express great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction
hangover  Speak Example sentences
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unpleasant physical effects following the heavy use of alcohol; letdown, as after a period of excitement
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cutting into a substance; cut into a body tissue or organ, especially one made during surgery
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big storm; severe tropical cyclone
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stand under eaves, near a window or door, to listen to what is said within doors; listen secretly
hide  Speak Example sentences
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stand under eaves, near a window or door, to listen to what is said within doors; listen secretly
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prevent from being seen or discovered
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become less intense; sink, or settle from pressure
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kindness; virtue; all of the inhabitants of the earth
hurricane  Speak Example sentences
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a crowd of people in motion; a number of oxen, sheep
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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captivate; cause to be interested or curious; plot for something: scheme for
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big storm; severe tropical cyclone
hygiene  Speak Example sentences
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captivate; cause to be interested or curious; plot for something: scheme for
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be unwilling or reluctant to give or admit; be envious; show discontent
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the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean; sanitation
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big storm; severe tropical cyclone
hypothetical  Speak Example sentences
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unpleasant physical effects following the heavy use of alcohol; letdown, as after a period of excitement
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rent; charter; engage for service under a term of the contract
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based on assumptions; supposed
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a large lump or piece; a hunch, as a hunk of bread.