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  Academic Words Level 3 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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absurdity  Speak Example sentences
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[thác] a great mass of falling snow and ice
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[cùng] state of being conjoined, united, or associated; union; association; league
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[vô lý] quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment; logical contradiction
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[đệm] soft pillow or pad usually used for sitting, reclining, or kneeling
adapt  Speak Example sentences
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[bóng] the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
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[thích ứng] make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
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[đoàn] an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions; a body of people associated together
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[hồ quang] the continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
architect  Speak Example sentences
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[Kiến trúc sư] one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
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[nặng] worsen; make worse or more troublesome
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[đạt] gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill
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[ban] official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
avalanche  Speak Example sentences
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[thác] a great mass of falling snow and ice
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[vỏ] outer layer; covering; coat; shell
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[thiên vị] preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment;  influence in an unfair way
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[đáng kể] worthy of consideration; large in amount, extent, or degree
ballot  Speak Example sentences
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[pha] boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering
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[tin] a brief statement of facts; any public notice or announcement; a periodical publication
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[bồi thường] make amends for; reimburse
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[phiếu] printed or written ticket used in voting; the act of voting; the whole number of votes cast at an election
ban  Speak Example sentences
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[tin] a brief statement of facts; any public notice or announcement; a periodical publication
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[pha] boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering
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[đoàn] an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions; a body of people associated together
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[ban] official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
bulb  Speak Example sentences
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[bóng] the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
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[bồi thường] make amends for; reimburse
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[khoản] sentence; phrase; distinct article, stipulation, or provision in a document
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[dự đoán] act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
burial  Speak Example sentences
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[bãi bỏ] ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
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[đóng góp] act of contributing; payment exacted for a special purpose; impost or levy
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[mai táng] grave or tomb; the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave; concealing something under the ground
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[cằn cỗi] desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
compass  Speak Example sentences
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[cảnh cáo] care; being attentive to possible danger
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[chuyển tải] carry from one place to another; bear or transport
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[bàn] go about or entirely round; make the circuit of; enclose on all sides; surround
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[vỏ] a sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
contribution  Speak Example sentences
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[tan rã] break into small pieces; cause to fall in pieces
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[đóng góp] act of contributing; payment exacted for a special purpose; impost or levy
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[giả] make a copy of, usually with the intent to defraud; forge
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[cùng] state of being conjoined, united, or associated; union; association; league