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  Academic Words Level 3 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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adequate  Speak Example sentences
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in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
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combination; mixture; forming a uniform mixture
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the continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
bark  Speak Example sentences
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a sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
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conservative; not acting quickly in order to avoid risks
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thoughtful; marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate
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a strip of woven material, used in dressing and binding up wounds
bias  Speak Example sentences
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wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self
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overpower with light; confuse the sight of by brilliance of light; bewilder or surprise with brilliancy
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment;  influence in an unfair way
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sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
bloom  Speak Example sentences
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flower; blossom; the best time of youth; period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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go about or entirely round; make the circuit of; enclose on all sides; surround
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make clear and comprehensible; elucidate
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have a beginning or origin; originate; start; begin
canal  Speak Example sentences
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collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval
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an artificial channel filled with water; tube or duct
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flower; blossom; the best time of youth; period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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pamphlet; small book usually having a paper cover
captive  Speak Example sentences
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soft pillow or pad usually used for sitting, reclining, or kneeling
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a prisoner taken by force; one kept in power of another; one charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection
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small container; pill in the form of small rounded gelatinous; a shortened version of a written work
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acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
cardinal  Speak Example sentences
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chief; serving as an essential component
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go about or entirely round; make the circuit of; enclose on all sides; surround
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modify; cause to change; make different; convert
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wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self
cautious  Speak Example sentences
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acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
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conservative; not acting quickly in order to avoid risks
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adorn; add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive
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the continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
clan  Speak Example sentences
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conservative; not acting quickly in order to avoid risks
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faction; tribe; division of a tribe tracing descent from a common ancestor; a large group of relatives
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breakdown; fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support
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a document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications; warrant
clarify  Speak Example sentences
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make clear and comprehensible; elucidate
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adorn; add something to an object or place, especially in order to make it more attractive
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the continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment;  influence in an unfair way