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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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internal  Speak Example sentences
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of, relating to, or forming a nucleus of an atom; pertaining to, or using nuclear weapons
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inside; interior;  located within the limits or surface
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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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notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than an impression; favorable estimation
involve  Speak Example sentences
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wind around; connect with something; include necessarily; engage thoroughly
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particular to a given individual; concerning or affecting a particular person
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act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
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soft or small cushion; a kind of cushion for writing upon or for blotting
irony  Speak Example sentences
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about soldiers, to arms, or war; of the whole body of soldiers
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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not anywhere; not in any place or state
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call up or summon; call together for a common purpose
leak  Speak Example sentences
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strand or cluster of hair; fastening together; a closing of one thing upon another; device operated by a key
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move or force to get something open; make an uninvited inquiry
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escape fluid from a container through a hole or crack; tell anonymously; reveal
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circle; ring; move in loops; make a loop in; join with a loop
log  Speak Example sentences
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get or find back; regain a former condition
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circle; ring; move in loops; make a loop in; join with a loop
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record of a voyage or flight; a record of day to day activities
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printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction
military  Speak Example sentences
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about soldiers, to arms, or war; of the whole body of soldiers
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expression by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning; the witty language used to insult
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act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
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engaged in, or suitable for a profession
nap  Speak Example sentences
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reasoned and reasonable judgment; a system of reasoning
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a period of time spent sleeping
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difficult question or problem
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act or an instance of buying; something bought
notable  Speak Example sentences
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begin; originate; initiate; send off; take off
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worthy of note or notice; remarkable; important
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act of receiving;  acknowledgment of goods delivered or money paid
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remove flaws from; rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine
objection  Speak Example sentences
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worthy of note or notice; remarkable; important
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act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
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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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reasoned and reasonable judgment; a system of reasoning
perfume  Speak Example sentences
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pleasing, agreeable scent or odor
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escape fluid from a container through a hole or crack; tell anonymously; reveal
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circle; ring; move in loops; make a loop in; join with a loop
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particular to a given individual; concerning or affecting a particular person