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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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resume  Speak Example sentences
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[再開] give a summary; return to a previous location or condition
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[スーツケース] portable rectangular traveling bag for carrying clothes
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[野蛮] stewed fruit served with other foods; appetizing ingredients for meat, fish, or puddings
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[スティック] fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
sacred  Speak Example sentences
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[ユニーク] without an equal; being the only one of its kind
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[スタッフ] unspecified objects; tangible substance
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[ストール] the small area set off by walls for special use; booth
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[サドル] concerned with religion; worthy of respect or dedication
scholarship  Speak Example sentences
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[スカウト] find paths through unexplored territory
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[奨学金] knowledge resulting from study and research; grant of financial aid awarded to a student
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[雷] sound which follows a flash of lightning; discharge of electricity; loud noise
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[スクープ] vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument
slam  Speak Example sentences
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[ストレッチ] extend; pull in opposite directions; lie down comfortably
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[重症] serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful
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[スクープ] vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument
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[スラム] shut with force and loud noise; strike with force
slide  Speak Example sentences
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[ユニーク] without an equal; being the only one of its kind
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[スーツケース] portable rectangular traveling bag for carrying clothes
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[スライドショー] slip; usually move in an uncontrolled manner; move smoothly along a surface
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[スティック] fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
staff  Speak Example sentences
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[奨学金] knowledge resulting from study and research; grant of financial aid awarded to a student
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[スクープ] vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument
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[低木] nearly corresponding; somewhat like; having a general likeness
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[スタッフ] personnel who assist superior to carry out an assigned task
stretch  Speak Example sentences
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[一時] not permanent; not lasting
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[ストレッチ] extend; pull in opposite directions; lie down comfortably
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[反応] show a reaction to something favorably or as hoped
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[安定] not easily moved or disturbed
string  Speak Example sentences
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[スーペリア] greater rank or station or quality; excellent
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[スタッフ] personnel who assist superior to carry out an assigned task
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[文字列] lightweight cord; a collection of objects threaded on a single strand; plant fiber
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[唯一] bottom; underside of foot or shoe or boot; the bottom surface of a plow
stroke  Speak Example sentences
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[文字列] lightweight cord; a collection of objects threaded on a single strand; plant fiber
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[ストローク] a blow; light touch; sudden loss of consciousness for brain blood vessel lacking oxygen
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[スキャンダル] a publicized incident that brings about disgrace; damage to reputation by disclosure of improper behavior
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[知恵] quality of being wise; knowledge; results of wise judgments
stuff  Speak Example sentences
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[スタッフ] unspecified objects; tangible substance
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[徹底] accurate or careful; complete
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[平手打ち] sharp blow from a flat object  as an open hand; smack; sharp insult
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[昆布] draw upon; strike lightly; make good use of