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  Academic Words Level 2 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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disappointment  Speak Example sentences
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not deferred by an interval of time; present; occurring at once; instant
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make and administer the public policy and affairs of
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feeling of dissatisfaction
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preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier
discomfort  Speak Example sentences
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region; remote and undeveloped area
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causing gloom or depression; dreary; somber; melancholy
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a small number; an amount of something that can be held in one hand
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distress; uneasiness; mental or bodily distress
drawer  Speak Example sentences
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reluctant, irresolute; tending to wait, or proceed with caution or reservation
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giving aid; assistant; useful; salutary
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a boxlike container in a piece of furniture, made so as to slide in and out
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distress; uneasiness; mental or bodily distress
effectiveness  Speak Example sentences
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oddity; departure from that which is stated, regular, or usual; deviation from the center
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philanthropic; one devoted to the promotion of human welfare and social reforms
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flat; level; parallel to or in a baseline
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efficiency; quality of being effective
entertain  Speak Example sentences
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amuse; keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves
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hug; adopt or espouse; accept readily; hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection
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giving aid; assistant; useful; salutary
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efficiency; quality of being effective
formation  Speak Example sentences
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the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged; pattern
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difference; deviation; separation; the act of moving away in a different direction
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the refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
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form an opinion concerning, without knowledge or means of knowledge; judge of at random
fortunate  Speak Example sentences
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philanthropic; one devoted to the promotion of human welfare and social reforms
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lucky; bringing something good and unforeseen
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reliance; lack of independence or self-sufficiency
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put at a disadvantage; prevent the progress or free movement of
frank  Speak Example sentences
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region; remote and undeveloped area
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an idea having general application; reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
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flat; level; parallel to or in a baseline
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honest; sincere; open and sincere in expression; straightforward
functional  Speak Example sentences
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proclaim; announces important news; messenger
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movable articles in a room or an establishment that make it fit for living or working
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lucky; bringing something good and unforeseen
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useful; in good working order
gnaw  Speak Example sentences
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make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm
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enclose or encase completely with or as if with a covering
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a small number; an amount of something that can be held in one hand
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bite or chew on with the teeth