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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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remark  Speak Example sentences
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nutritive material; a greasy substance found in unprocessed sheep's wool; yellow part of an egg
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ascribe a particular fact or characteristic to; consider; suppose
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expression, in speech or writing, of something, remarked or noticed
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annoying; causing a lot of problems for someone
resolute  Speak Example sentences
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firm, unyielding,  or determined; having decided purpose
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shoulder firearm with a long barrel
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piece or attachment; end of a pointed or projecting object; a V shape; an indication of potential opportunity
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separately; individually; in the order given
scene  Speak Example sentences
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cosmos; everything that exists anywhere
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expression, in speech or writing, of something, remarked or noticed
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a structure on which something is shown; place, time, or circumstance in which anything occurs
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organized opposition to authority
scramble  Speak Example sentences
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a structure on which something is shown; place, time, or circumstance in which anything occurs
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shoulder firearm with a long barrel
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unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way
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moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities; the rays of the sun
sentimental  Speak Example sentences
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emotional; Resulting from emotion rather than reason or realism
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render an equivalent to, for service, loss; requite; remunerate; compensate; give in return; pay back
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firm, unyielding,  or determined; having decided purpose
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approximately; more or less
shrine  Speak Example sentences
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avoid deliberately; keep away from
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a slight amount or degree of difference; shadow; protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
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location; place; site; pinpoint; mark to allow easy recognition
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case or box, in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint; a sacred place, as altar or tomb
sickness  Speak Example sentences
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a structure on which something is shown; place, time, or circumstance in which anything occurs
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state that precedes vomiting; disease
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one who outlives another; one who lives through affliction
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approximately; more or less
solitude  Speak Example sentences
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state of being alone; seclusion; lonely or secluded place
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make pointed; make sharp or sharper
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provision; an agreement made by parties in a judicial proceeding
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a structure on which something is shown; place, time, or circumstance in which anything occurs
spoon  Speak Example sentences
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unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way
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a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
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cosmos; everything that exists anywhere
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approximately; more or less
sunshine  Speak Example sentences
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one that is turned or applied to for aid or security; resort for help or protection; access or admittance
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moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities; the rays of the sun
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annoying; causing a lot of problems for someone
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separately; individually; in the order given