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  Academic Words Level 3 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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restless  Speak Example sentences
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never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; eager for change; discontented
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cyclone; localized and violently destructive windstorm
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temporary delay, interruption, or cessation
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the colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values
rhythm  Speak Example sentences
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the colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values
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soiled or discolored; a symbol of disgrace or infamy; a natural spot of a color different from the gound
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pattern; beat;  recurring at regular intervals
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void of thought or knowledge; without an occupant or incumbent
seemingly  Speak Example sentences
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soiled or discolored; a symbol of disgrace or infamy; a natural spot of a color different from the gound
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an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval
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materials; abilities; available source
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apparently; appearing to be something, especially when this is not true
shiver  Speak Example sentences
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shake with or as if with cold; tremble; break into fragments or splinters
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void of thought or knowledge; without an occupant or incumbent
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something producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor
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outburst; roll or be tossed about on waves, as a boat
slope  Speak Example sentences
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cause or suffer to lie in a fluid; absorb; drain; drink intemperately or gluttonously
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conducive to sound health or well-being; beneficial
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be at an angle; incline
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void of thought or knowledge; without an occupant or incumbent
sterling  Speak Example sentences
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any English coin of standard value; coined money
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apparently; appearing to be something, especially when this is not true
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bend forward and down from the waist or the middle of the back
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soak; make thoroughly wet
submit  Speak Example sentences
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any English coin of standard value; coined money
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refer for judgment or consideration; hand in; present
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void of thought or knowledge; without an occupant or incumbent
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pertaining to territory or land; limited to a certain district
superficial  Speak Example sentences
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materials; abilities; available source
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made without condition; absolute; unreserved
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trivial; of little substance; involving a surface only
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fixed and unvarying representation; conventional and oversimplified conception
territorial  Speak Example sentences
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thus; accordingly; by that means; because of that
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pertinent; having a connection with the matter at hand
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pertaining to territory or land; limited to a certain district
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break in pieces by violence; dash to pieces; crush
thermostat  Speak Example sentences
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the device, as in a home heating system, or an air conditioner, that automatically responds to temperature changes
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fixed and unvarying representation; conventional and oversimplified conception
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made without condition; absolute; unreserved
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famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities