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  Academic Words Level 2 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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interrupt  Speak Example sentences
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of or relating to the system for delivering mail
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entertainer; who performs or takes part in a play or performance of any kind
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state of being transported by a lofty emotion; ecstasy; violent taking and carrying away; seizure; forcible removal
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terminate; make a break in
irregular  Speak Example sentences
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good fortune; financial success; physical well-being
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quality or power of ready invention; quickness or acuteness in forming new combinations
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occupation requiring special education
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contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; inconstant
jealousy  Speak Example sentences
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sponsorship; support; state of being a sponsor
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nick; set in from margin;  impress or stamp
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envy; jealous attitude or disposition
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a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless, odorless, tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas
kingdom  Speak Example sentences
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a massive memorial with a square base and four triangular sides, built as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
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large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves
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rank, quality, state, or attributes of a king; royal authority; sovereign power; rule; dominion; monarchy
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envy; jealous attitude or disposition
location  Speak Example sentences
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envy; jealous attitude or disposition
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scene; site; place where something is or could be located
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large timber or post; heap; hair; fiber of wool, cotton; head of an arrow or spear
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occupy in person; hold or actually have in one's own keeping; have and hold; have the legal title to
obstacle  Speak Example sentences
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one who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience; sorcerer; wizard
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defeat another in competition or conflict; conquer; prevail over
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beyond the regular time
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one that opposes stands in the way of or holds up progress
obtainable  Speak Example sentences
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poor; indigent; being in need; impoverished
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available; capable of being obtained
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a massive memorial with a square base and four triangular sides, built as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
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occupation requiring special education
opera  Speak Example sentences
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a drama set to music and consists of singing
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sponsorship; support; state of being a sponsor
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picture or likeness obtained by photography
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chief; principal; having a position in the lead; foremost
oxygen  Speak Example sentences
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large timber or post; heap; hair; fiber of wool, cotton; head of an arrow or spear
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large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves
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quality or power of ready invention; quickness or acuteness in forming new combinations
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a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless, odorless, tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas
patriot  Speak Example sentences
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one who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience; sorcerer; wizard
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one who loves and defends his or her country
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nick; set in from margin;  impress or stamp
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the science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape