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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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reverse  Speak Example sentences
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[役割] normal activity of a person in a particular social setting; the part played by a performer
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[逆] overturn; turn inside out or upside down; turning in the opposite direction
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[スタジオ] workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
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[有効] logically convincing; sound; legally acceptable
ritual  Speak Example sentences
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[広場] be compatible with; cause to match; cut to rectangular shape; bring into agreement or balance; settle
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[スケッチ] draw or describe briefly; give the main points; summary of
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[儀式は] procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice
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[ラフ] not perfected; having or caused by an irregular surface
sabotage  Speak Example sentences
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[セーター] knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
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[サボタージュ] destroy property or hinder normal operations
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[スクリプト] prepare text for filming or broadcasting
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[証言] solemn declaration or affirmation; something that serves as evidence
schedule  Speak Example sentences
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[スケジュール] plan for an activity or event; arrange
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[昆布] draw upon; strike lightly; make good use of
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[更新] supply with recent information; bring up to date; bring to the latest state of technology
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[ボリューム] capacity; amount of space occupied by an object
shift  Speak Example sentences
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[誓い] a solemn promise made to God; the promise of fidelity; the pledge of love or affection
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[シフト] moving from one setting or context to another; moving slightly
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[いじめ] tear into pieces;  raise the fibers of
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[野蛮] stewed fruit served with other foods; appetizing ingredients for meat, fish, or puddings
site  Speak Example sentences
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[サボタージュ] destroy property or hinder normal operations
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[儀式は] procedure for religious ceremonies; any customary practice
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[更新] supply with recent information; bring up to date; bring to the latest state of technology
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[サイト] physical position in relation to the surroundings; position; location
sophisticated  Speak Example sentences
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[ばかげ] completely lacking wisdom or good sense
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[洗練された] wide-ranging knowledge; intricate; intellectually appealing
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[ボリューム] capacity; amount of space occupied by an object
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[スクリプト] prepare text for filming or broadcasting
standing  Speak Example sentences
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[スイート] apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms; a matching set of furniture
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[立っ] high reputation; esteem; maintaining an erect position
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[証言] solemn declaration or affirmation; something that serves as evidence
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[暴動] state of disorder involving group violence; rebellion
studio  Speak Example sentences
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[スタジオ] workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
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[暴動] state of disorder involving group violence; rebellion
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[文字列] lightweight cord; a collection of objects threaded on a single strand; plant fiber
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[休暇] leisure time away from work; the act of making something legally void
swing  Speak Example sentences
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[スイング] sway or move from one side to another; turn round by  wind or tide; be hanged
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[いじめ] tear into pieces;  raise the fibers of
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[悲劇] disaster; event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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[下] under or below an object or a surface; lower down on the page