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  Academic Words Level 2 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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restriction  Speak Example sentences
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[hạn chế] act of keeping something within specified bounds; a principle that limits the extent of something
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[thông gió] act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
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[sàng lọc] result of improving something; the process of removing impurities
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[chịu] showing respect for the rights of others; open-minded; showing the capacity for endurance
satire  Speak Example sentences
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[dông] storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
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[châm biếm] form of literature in which irony and ridicule are used to attack human vice and folly
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[thưởng thức] take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
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[sức sống] active strength of body or mind; imaginative, lively style, especially style of writing; the exertion of force
satisfactory  Speak Example sentences
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[bọt biển] soaking up; small absorbent contraceptive pad, used for bathing or cleaning
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[thỏa đáng] acceptable; good or good enough for a particular need or purpose
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[bóng] emit rays of light; give light; beam with steady radiance; exhibit brightness or splendor
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[dạo] wander on foot; ramble idly or leisurely
seasonal  Speak Example sentences
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[chưa từng] having no previous example; novel; unparalleled
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[bóng] emit rays of light; give light; beam with steady radiance; exhibit brightness or splendor
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[sợi] a complex of fibers that twisted together to form a cable, rope, thread; land bordering a body of water; single filament
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[theo mùa] occurring at or dependent on a particular season
significance  Speak Example sentences
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[lời nói] vocal expression; the power of speaking; last or utmost extremity
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[ý nghĩa] the message that is intended or expressed or signified; meaning
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[dông] storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
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[ủ rũ] lonely; solitary; desolate; gloomy; dismal; affected with ill humor
sparrow  Speak Example sentences
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[ủ rũ] lonely; solitary; desolate; gloomy; dismal; affected with ill humor
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[nổi loạn] one who takes part in an armed group against the constituted authority; revolt
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[chim sẻ] any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
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[đơn giản] easiness; plainness; absence of luxury or showiness; lack of good sense or intelligence; foolishness
sponge  Speak Example sentences
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[sức sống] active strength of body or mind; imaginative, lively style, especially style of writing; the exertion of force
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[bọt biển] soaking up; small absorbent contraceptive pad, used for bathing or cleaning
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[thỏa đáng] acceptable; good or good enough for a particular need or purpose
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[giám sát] director; overseer; one who is in charge of a particular unit, as in government or school system
spoon  Speak Example sentences
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[muỗng] a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
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[sức sống] active strength of body or mind; imaginative, lively style, especially style of writing; the exertion of force
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[đầu] piece or attachment; end of a pointed or projecting object; a V shape; an indication of potential opportunity
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[theo mùa] occurring at or dependent on a particular season
supervisor  Speak Example sentences
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[sàng lọc] result of improving something; the process of removing impurities
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[bóng] emit rays of light; give light; beam with steady radiance; exhibit brightness or splendor
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[giám sát] director; overseer; one who is in charge of a particular unit, as in government or school system
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[chưa từng] having no previous example; novel; unparalleled
tropical  Speak Example sentences
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[nhiệt đới] relating to a region on either side of the equator; hot and humid
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[kiểm soát] a rope attached to the bridle used to control a horse or other animal; an instrument of curbing or restraining
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[đơn giản] easiness; plainness; absence of luxury or showiness; lack of good sense or intelligence; foolishness
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[ơn gọi] career; a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation