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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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lap  Speak Example sentences
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[枕] a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
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[舗装] coat; cover an area of ground with a hard, flat surface
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[ラップ] the flap that lies over another part; area of control or responsibility; upper side of the thighs of a seated person
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[延期] hold back to a later time; delay; defer
lobby  Speak Example sentences
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[削除] move away from the position occupied; cause to change place; take away
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[ロビー] a group of people who try  to influence legislation; hall; room; a large entrance or reception room or area
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[管理] preservation; support; continuance; court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another
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[お昼寝] a period of time spent sleeping
log  Speak Example sentences
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[ログ] record of a voyage or flight; a record of day to day activities
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[ペア] two people or things considered as a unit; two items of the same kind; a couple
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[ジャム] crush or bruise; get stuck; press tightly together
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[延期] hold back to a later time; delay; defer
mask  Speak Example sentences
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[ジャンク] a fragment of any solid substance; old iron, or other metal, glass, paper; discarded material
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[枕] a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
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[ランドリー] washing; a workplace where clothes are washed and ironed
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[不思議] try to conceal something; disguise;  hide under a false appearance
match  Speak Example sentences
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[ジャム] crush or bruise; get stuck; press tightly together
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[大量] something that resembles or harmonizes with
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[数える] compute; take account of; have faith or confidence in
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[リコール] remember; call back; cause to be returned
network  Speak Example sentences
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[ネットワーク] any system of lines or channels crossing like the fabric of a net; complex, interconnected group or system
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[提案] plan suggested for acceptance; a matter to be dealt with; subject for discussion or analysis
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[悪夢] dream arousing feelings of intense fear, horror, and distress; event or experience that is intensely distressing
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[ヤシ] the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae
objection  Speak Example sentences
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[反応] act against or in opposition to; show a response or a reaction
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[次] of first rank or importance or value; essential or basic
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[推定] take for granted as true in the absence of proof; venture without authority
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[数値] act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
observe  Speak Example sentences
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[観察] be on the watch respecting; pay attention to; notice with care; see; perceive
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[邸宅] dwelling-house of the better class; a large or stately residence
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[抗議] expression of disagreement and disapproval;  complain against
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[ランドリー] washing; a workplace where clothes are washed and ironed
owe  Speak Example sentences
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[借り] be in debt; be obliged to pay or repay
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[数値] act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
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[推定] take for granted as true in the absence of proof; venture without authority
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[極] having an opponent; averse of
pave  Speak Example sentences
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[舗装] coat; cover an area of ground with a hard, flat surface
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[について] with respect to; by concerning
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[ヤシ] the inner surface of the hand between bases of fingers and wrist; tropical evergreen trees of the family Palmae
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[パレード] march in a procession;  ceremonial procession; a visible display