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  Academic Words Level 3 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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divert  Speak Example sentences
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[轉移,(使)轉向] distract; withdraw money and move into a different location
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[遺產,繼承物,傳統] legacy;  something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition
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[兩重的,兩倍的,完全相同的] one that corresponds exactly to another, especially an original; identical copy; facsimile
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[索引,表徵,標記,指數] anything  which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses; prologue indicating what follows; the second digit
dome  Speak Example sentences
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[象牙,乳白色,象牙製品] teeth of the elephant;  pale or grayish-yellow to yellowish-white
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[文憑,畢業證書] document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
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[功績,特指勇敢的行為,壯舉] achievement; accomplishment; an act that shows skill, strength, or bravery
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[圓屋頂] building or house, especially as the great hall, church, or temple; anything shaped like a cupola
economic  Speak Example sentences
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[使分裂,使陷於混亂,破壞] upset; throw into confusion or disorder
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[香味,芳香] scent; aroma; distinctive odor that is pleasant
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[經濟的,經濟學的,有利潤的] pertaining to economy; frugal; cheap
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[用力投擲] throw with great force; cast; toss
elite  Speak Example sentences
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[交通費,食物] food and drink; diet; transportation charge; a paying passenger
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[狂亂] highly excited with strong emotion; disordered or nervous activity
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[功績,特指勇敢的行為,壯舉] achievement; accomplishment; an act that shows skill, strength, or bravery
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[精英,傑出人物] a group or class of persons enjoying the superior intellectual or social, or economic status
enforce  Speak Example sentences
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[使人振奮的,鼓舞的] stimulating or exalting to the spirit
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[轉移,(使)轉向] distract; withdraw money and move into a different location
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[判決,劫數,注定] judgment; judicial sentence; penal decree; condemnation
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[推行,實施,強迫,強制] put force upon; force; constrain; compel; put in motion or action by violence
feat  Speak Example sentences
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[旅行計劃,路線] plan of the trip; a guidebook for travelers
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[使人振奮的,鼓舞的] stimulating or exalting to the spirit
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[艱苦的,勇敢的] in robust and good health; able to survive under unfavorable conditions
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[功績,特指勇敢的行為,壯舉] achievement; accomplishment; an act that shows skill, strength, or bravery
foam  Speak Example sentences
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[泡沫] white substance, consisting of an aggregation of bubbles, which is formed on the surface of liquids
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[理想的,完美的,空想的] existing in idea or thought; conception; intellectual; mental;  imaginary standard of excellence; fit for a model
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[文憑,畢業證書] document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
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[刺激,驅動] something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward
frantic  Speak Example sentences
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[種族的] relating to races; a group of people sharing common racial, national, or religious heritage
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[狂亂] highly excited with strong emotion; disordered or nervous activity
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[香味,芳香] scent; aroma; distinctive odor that is pleasant
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[索引,表徵,標記,指數] anything  which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses; prologue indicating what follows; the second digit
grieve  Speak Example sentences
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[傷心,悲痛,使人悲痛,使人傷心] cause to be sorrowful; distress
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[刺激,驅動] something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward
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[專業知識,技能] specialized knowledge; expert skill
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[旅行計劃,路線] plan of the trip; a guidebook for travelers
heritage  Speak Example sentences
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[遺產,繼承物,傳統] legacy;  something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition
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[智力的] of intellect; showing intellect; requiring the use of the mind, rather than emotions or instinct
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[用力投擲] throw with great force; cast; toss
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[艱苦的,勇敢的] in robust and good health; able to survive under unfavorable conditions