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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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address  Speak Example sentences
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place or ground set apart for the burial of the dead; graveyard
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make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
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public sale of property to the highest bidder
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
agency  Speak Example sentences
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pasteboard for paper boxes; pasteboard box
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be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
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a business that serves other businesses; an administrative unit of government
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make or pronounce holy; consecrate; make happy
apply  Speak Example sentences
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cool; freeze; a feeling of cold
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directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
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exert; put into service; avail oneself to
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house or shed built for temporary occupation; covered stall or temporary structure
auction  Speak Example sentences
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
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house or shed built for temporary occupation; covered stall or temporary structure
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public sale of property to the highest bidder
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highest in office or rank; principal; head
backward  Speak Example sentences
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directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
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house or shed built for temporary occupation; covered stall or temporary structure
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graph; diagram;  map showing coastlines, water depths, or other information of use to navigators
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assured; having or marked by assurance
cabin  Speak Example sentences
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essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
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attraction; charm; attract; fascinate; challenge
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a small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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assured; having or marked by assurance
cafeteria  Speak Example sentences
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a business that serves other businesses; an administrative unit of government
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a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
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management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
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sour; water-soluble compounds having a sour taste; quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful
carton  Speak Example sentences
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pasteboard for paper boxes; pasteboard box
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exert; put into service; avail oneself to
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people who buy goods or services
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management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties
chapel  Speak Example sentences
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place of worship that is smaller than and subordinate to a church; service conducted in a chapel
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make or pronounce holy; consecrate; make happy
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a business that serves other businesses; an administrative unit of government
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hairless; lacking a natural or usual covering
chase  Speak Example sentences
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make pieces of money from metal; invent or fabricate
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a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
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pursue to kill or take; hunt; follow as if to catch
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protect or fight for the first place