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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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object  Speak Example sentences
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causing sadness, compassion, or pity
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be averse to or express disapproval of
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particular to a given individual; concerning or affecting a particular person
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body of highest truth; investigation of nature, causes, or principles of reality
occasion  Speak Example sentences
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accordant with law; lawful; based on logical reasoning; reasonable
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be averse to or express disapproval of
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involving mind or intellectual process;  affected by disorder of mind
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a significant event that occurs at a critical time; opportunity to do something; event or happening
opportunity  Speak Example sentences
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a person who is a member of a partnership; associate who works with others toward a common goal
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accordant with law; lawful; based on logical reasoning; reasonable
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favorable or advantageous circumstance; a chance for progress or advancement
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covered and enclosed entrance to the building; the covered passage
outfit  Speak Example sentences
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covered and enclosed entrance to the building; the covered passage
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make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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having an opponent; averse of
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a set of clothing, often with accessories; a set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose
perimeter  Speak Example sentences
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outer boundary length; closed curve bounding a plane area
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the glandular organ which excretes urea and other waste products from the animal body
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involving mind or intellectual process;  affected by disorder of mind
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sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
permanent  Speak Example sentences
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dismissal of employees from their jobs
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compute; take account of; have faith or confidence in
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remaining without essential change
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having an opponent; averse of
procedure  Speak Example sentences
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act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
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a period of time spent sleeping
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outer boundary length; closed curve bounding a plane area
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sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
property  Speak Example sentences
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brightness; something that admits illumination; source of fire; particular aspect of a situation
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a set of clothing, often with accessories; a set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose
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any tangible or intangible possession that someone owns
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act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
protocol  Speak Example sentences
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code of correct conduct; rules governing socially acceptable behavior; record of a transaction
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give outward signs of; express; record in writing; enroll as a student
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sea-dwelling; maritime; naval
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involving mind or intellectual process;  affected by disorder of mind
psychology  Speak Example sentences
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without definite purpose, plan, or aim; having no specific pattern
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promise solemnly and formally; binding commitment to do something
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act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
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the science that deals with mental processes and behavior