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  Academic Words Level 3 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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manifest  Speak Example sentences
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clearly apparent to understanding; obvious
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severe trial; a form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; a difficult or painful experience
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the distinct division of written or printed matter that begins on a new, usually indented line
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open-minded; tolerant; broad-mindedness; having political views favoring reform and progress
module  Speak Example sentences
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standard or unit of measurement; self-contained component of a system; unit of education covering a single topic
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act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront; violation or infraction of moral or social code
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official or legal permission to do or own a specified thing
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enlist; register formally as a participant; engage in military service
moist  Speak Example sentences
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slightly wet; damp or humid
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study of myths; a collection of myths
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row slowly and gently; move through the water by means of repeated short strokes of the limbs
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act or instance that may be used as an example in subsequent similar cases
nibble  Speak Example sentences
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bite by little at a time; seize gently with the mouth; eat slowly or in small bits
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dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
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open-minded; tolerant; broad-mindedness; having political views favoring reform and progress
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paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation
orderly  Speak Example sentences
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having the properties of attracting iron or steel; captivating; attractive;  being to draw or pull
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bite by little at a time; seize gently with the mouth; eat slowly or in small bits
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enlist; register formally as a participant; engage in military service
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conformed to order; in order; regular; well-regulated
outlaw  Speak Example sentences
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a person excluded from the benefit of the law, or deprived of its protection; fugitive from the law; habitual criminal
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any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle; small inflammatory dermal tumor or swelling
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the line that appears to bound an object; the shape of an object or figure; summary of a written work or speech
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the impression produced by achievements or reputation; recognized distinction or importance
outlet  Speak Example sentences
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invalid; void; nullified; having no legal force; invalid
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an opening that permits escape or release; an activity that releases creative energy or emotion
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deep; not superficial; far-reaching
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enlist; register formally as a participant; engage in military service
outline  Speak Example sentences
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having the properties of attracting iron or steel; captivating; attractive;  being to draw or pull
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the line that appears to bound an object; the shape of an object or figure; summary of a written work or speech
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cast out; degraded; excluded from a society
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a small hole made by a sharp object; pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
overrun  Speak Example sentences
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repayment of fund; an amount repaid
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slightly wet; damp or humid
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act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront; violation or infraction of moral or social code
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run or extend beyond normal or desired limit; overflow
patio  Speak Example sentences
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open-minded; tolerant; broad-mindedness; having political views favoring reform and progress
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the killing of a considerable number of human beings under circumstances of atrocity or cruelty
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paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation
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act or instance that may be used as an example in subsequent similar cases