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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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irony  Speak Example sentences
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notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than an impression; favorable estimation
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not often; in an unusual degree; exceptionally
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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express the need or desire for; ask for
kidnap  Speak Example sentences
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headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
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virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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not often; in an unusual degree; exceptionally
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take by force or fear, and against one's will; seize and detain unlawfully and usually for ransom
limb  Speak Example sentences
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worthy of note or notice; remarkable; important
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turn down; refuse to accept; dismiss from consideration
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hold back to a later time; delay; defer
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arm; leg; any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
medium  Speak Example sentences
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having or reflecting superior quality or value
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moving with pain or difficulty because of injury; disabled so that movement is difficult or impossible
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express the need or desire for; ask for
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state that is intermediate between extremes
notable  Speak Example sentences
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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a period of time spent sleeping
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emotion, desire, physiological need; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
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worthy of note or notice; remarkable; important
option  Speak Example sentences
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act of choosing; power or freedom to choose
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covered and enclosed entrance to the building; the covered passage
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printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction
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state that is intermediate between extremes
pace  Speak Example sentences
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a single movement from one foot to the other in walking; slow gait; step
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the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae
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basic truth or law or assumption; rule or law of nature;  rule of personal conduct
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remember; call back; cause to be returned
permanent  Speak Example sentences
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without definite purpose, plan, or aim; having no specific pattern
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remaining without essential change
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rest with confidence; have confidence; depend
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quality of being secluded from view of others; condition of being hidden
postpone  Speak Example sentences
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observe; watch; keep an eye on
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hold back to a later time; delay; defer
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act of choosing; power or freedom to choose
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having or showing great strength or force or intensity
principle  Speak Example sentences
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remember; call back; cause to be returned
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the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae
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basic truth or law or assumption; rule or law of nature;  rule of personal conduct
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virtually; actually; for all practical purpose