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 5000 Words Level 2 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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interlude  Speak Example sentences
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small flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition; championship symbolized by such a flag
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stimulate; impel; provide with an incentive; move to action
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gorge; deep narrow steep-sided valley
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a short entertainment on the stage between the acts of a play, or between the play and the afterpiece
leprosy  Speak Example sentences
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bend the knee; fall or rest on the knees
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sheep; flesh of a sheep;  loose woman; prostitute
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gorge; deep narrow steep-sided valley
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infectious disease, which first appears as blebs or as reddish, shining, slightly prominent spots, with spreading edges
lingering  Speak Example sentences
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form of government; government in power; administration; prevailing social system or pattern
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of linger; delaying; remaining long
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composition for four voices or four instruments; a group of four
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act of making timid or fearful, of deterring by threats; state of being intimidated
literal  Speak Example sentences
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according to the letter or verbal expression; exactly as stated
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insignificant; tiny; weak; of inferior size, strength
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unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint
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relating to ships, sailors, or navigation
mandate  Speak Example sentences
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authoritative command or instruction; commission of authorizing to administer a territory
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the time between one event, process; interval of time
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highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
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fundamental reasons; basis; exposition of principles or reasons
motivate  Speak Example sentences
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set right; correct by calculation or adjustment
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stimulate; impel; provide with an incentive; move to action
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communication; a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
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sociable; going out or away; departing
nautical  Speak Example sentences
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relating to ships, sailors, or navigation
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violent or riotous behavior; state of excitement, passion, or debauchery
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of or about knowledge of pharmacy or preparing medicines
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protected or covered with iron, as a vessel for naval warfare; rigid; solid or certain
outgoing  Speak Example sentences
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sociable; going out or away; departing
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a short entertainment on the stage between the acts of a play, or between the play and the afterpiece
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excessively modest person; person excessively concerned about correct behavior
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sheep; flesh of a sheep;  loose woman; prostitute
platonic  Speak Example sentences
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severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage; any vital action or activity.
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not sexual in nature; of or relating to the philosophical views of Plato and his successors
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torn; worn; having an irregular surface or edge; uneven or jagged in outline
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the time between one event, process; interval of time
prodigy  Speak Example sentences
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a person with exceptional talents or powers; wonder
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highly viscous or semisolid substance used on the skin as a cosmetic, emollient, or medicament; salve
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the time between one event, process; interval of time
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bend the knee; fall or rest on the knees