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  Academic Words Level 1 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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intimate  Speak Example sentences
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[thân mật] give to understand; imply or hint; state or make known
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[sơ] prior to or preparing for the main matter; introductory
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[duy trì] keep in any particular state or condition; keep up or carry on; continue
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[nước hoa] pleasing, agreeable scent or odor
light  Speak Example sentences
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[ánh sáng] brightness; something that admits illumination; source of fire; particular aspect of a situation
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[ám ảnh] having or showing excessive or compulsive concern; influenced or controlled by a powerful force
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[duy trì] keep in any particular state or condition; keep up or carry on; continue
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[lòng nhân] compassionate treatment of unfortunate and helpless; willingness to spare or to help; disposition to be kind
loop  Speak Example sentences
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[nước hoa] pleasing, agreeable scent or odor
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[vòng] circle; ring; move in loops; make a loop in; join with a loop
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[đối tác] a person who is a member of a partnership; associate who works with others toward a common goal
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[đâm] penetrate; make a hole into
maintain  Speak Example sentences
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[duy trì] keep in any particular state or condition; keep up or carry on; continue
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[ánh sáng] brightness; something that admits illumination; source of fire; particular aspect of a situation
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[tối thiểu] the smallest possible quantity
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[ám ảnh] having or showing excessive or compulsive concern; influenced or controlled by a powerful force
misery  Speak Example sentences
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[chính] highest in rank, authority, character, importance, or degree
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[khốn khổ] great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind
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[đâm] penetrate; make a hole into
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[tối thiểu] the smallest possible quantity
mission  Speak Example sentences
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[đo] determine the size of something; mark the layout, or establish dimensions; estimate by evaluation or comparison
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[cứu trợ] easing of burden or distress, such as pain or anxiety; release from post or duty; pleasant or amusing change
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[Nhiệm vụ] an assignment that is given to a person or group; an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; job or task
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[phạm vi] limits within which something can be effective; a variety of different things or activities
municipal  Speak Example sentences
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[thành phố] metropolitan; civic; having local self-government
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[thực] virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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[quân sự] about soldiers, to arms, or war; of the whole body of soldiers
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[trọng] man, human being; liable or subject to death; accompanying death
oath  Speak Example sentences
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[thực] virtually; actually; for all practical purpose
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[thân mật] give to understand; imply or hint; state or make known
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[b] cite or repeat a passage from; repeat or copy the words of another
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[thề] solemn promise; commitment to telling the truth
obnoxious  Speak Example sentences
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[khó chịu] causing disapproval or protest; very annoying or objectionable; offensive
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[đo] determine the size of something; mark the layout, or establish dimensions; estimate by evaluation or comparison
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[nước hoa] pleasing, agreeable scent or odor
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[thành phố] metropolitan; civic; having local self-government
opinion  Speak Example sentences
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[thề] solemn promise; commitment to telling the truth
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[vòng] circle; ring; move in loops; make a loop in; join with a loop
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[ý kiến] notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than an impression; favorable estimation
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[đối tác] a person who is a member of a partnership; associate who works with others toward a common goal