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  Academic Words Level 3 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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sarcasm  Speak Example sentences
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a cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; a form of humor by mocking with irony
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clip; cut down to the desired size or shape
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victory; win; expressing great joy
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sailor or seaman; thick, black, viscous liquid obtained by the distillation of wood, coal
shred  Speak Example sentences
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bend forward and down from the waist or the middle of the back
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a small amount; a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; long, irregular strip that is cut or torn off
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something producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor
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statue; creating figures or designs in three dimensions
stoop  Speak Example sentences
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bend forward and down from the waist or the middle of the back
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plant; place seeds in or on
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rapidity or speed of motion; swiftness
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piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; area of land; ground
tame  Speak Example sentences
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a cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; a form of humor by mocking with irony
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travel;  journey or leg of a journey, especially when slow or difficult
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a small amount; a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; long, irregular strip that is cut or torn off
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domesticated; very restrained or quiet; make less strong or intense; soften
tar  Speak Example sentences
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twist or turn suddenly and forcibly; move, extract, or force-free by pulling violently
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tiresome because of length, slowness, or dullness; progressing very slowly
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sailor or seaman; thick, black, viscous liquid obtained by the distillation of wood, coal
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clip; cut down to the desired size or shape
terrain  Speak Example sentences
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quality; attribute; distinguishing feature; slight degree or amount
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twist or turn suddenly and forcibly; move, extract, or force-free by pulling violently
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hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character; firm or unyielding
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piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; area of land; ground
tonic  Speak Example sentences
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disappear; pass out of sight, especially quickly; die out
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something producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor
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plan for attaining a particular goal; action calculated to achieve some end
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open the mouth wide with a deep inhalation, usually involuntarily from drowsiness, fatigue, or boredom
trek  Speak Example sentences
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piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; area of land; ground
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plan for attaining a particular goal; action calculated to achieve some end
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remainder; more than is needed; quantity much larger than is needed; remaining
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travel;  journey or leg of a journey, especially when slow or difficult
trim  Speak Example sentences
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plan for attaining a particular goal; action calculated to achieve some end
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ball; globe; a particular aspect of life or activity
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disappear; pass out of sight, especially quickly; die out
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clip; cut down to the desired size or shape
vain  Speak Example sentences
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having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying
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sailor or seaman; thick, black, viscous liquid obtained by the distillation of wood, coal
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urge a horse; incite or stimulate; ride quickly by spurring a horse; proceed in haste
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selling of goods to consumers