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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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rein  Speak Example sentences
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moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities; the rays of the sun
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unjust; contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce
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a vocabulary of technical terms used in a particular field, subject, science, or art
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a rope attached to the bridle used to control a horse or other animal; an instrument of curbing or restraining
relaxation  Speak Example sentences
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skill; gift; marked innate ability, as for artistic accomplishment
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separately; individually; in the order given
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act of keeping something within specified bounds; a principle that limits the extent of something
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state of refreshing tranquility; an act of making less strict
representative  Speak Example sentences
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flight of missiles; a round of gunshots; tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces
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separately; individually; in the order given
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one that represents anything; that which exhibits a likeness or similitude; agent
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arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction
respectively  Speak Example sentences
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separately; individually; in the order given
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the long journey to a foreign or distant place, especially by sea; aviation
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management by overseeing the performance
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moderation or limitation; controlling force; loss of freedom; control of feelings
riddle  Speak Example sentences
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different; diverse; several; manifold; changeable; uncertain
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dish; small shallow dish having a slight circular depression in the center for holding a cup
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state of refreshing tranquility; an act of making less strict
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pierce with numerous holes; perforate; permeate or spread throughout
salmon  Speak Example sentences
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several species of fish of the Salmonidae family; reddish yellow or orange color, like the flesh of the salmon
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hard to find; absent or rare; limited
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gas; steam; barely visible or cloudy diffused matter, such as mist or smoke
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one who takes part in an armed group against the constituted authority; revolt
scarce  Speak Example sentences
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dish; small shallow dish having a slight circular depression in the center for holding a cup
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a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
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hard to find; absent or rare; limited
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a person who performs or offers to perform a service voluntarily
scarf  Speak Example sentences
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paddle; walk through relatively shallow water
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act of keeping something within specified bounds; a principle that limits the extent of something
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dish; small shallow dish having a slight circular depression in the center for holding a cup
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a long piece of cloth worn about the head, neck, or shoulders
sensational  Speak Example sentences
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one who takes part in an armed group against the constituted authority; revolt
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arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction
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a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
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in a smooth manner; successfully; easily
shiny  Speak Example sentences
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management by overseeing the performance
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wander on foot; ramble idly or leisurely
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skill; gift; marked innate ability, as for artistic accomplishment
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reflecting light; radiant; bright from reflected light