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  Academic Words Level 4 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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abbreviation  Speak Example sentences
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Exercise
move downward and lower; come from; be connected by a relationship of blood
Exercise
shortening something by omitting parts of it
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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make solid; unite or press together into a compact mass; harden or make dense and firm
accord  Speak Example sentences
2
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offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
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settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
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component or part; citizen, voter
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a bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano
analytical  Speak Example sentences
3
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of analysis; resolving into elements or parts
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amid; in the middle of; among
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state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
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shortening something by omitting parts of it
assert  Speak Example sentences
4
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form, plan, or arrange in mind; transmit or give by will
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throw into disorder; break the array of.
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move downward and lower; come from; be connected by a relationship of blood
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declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
augment  Speak Example sentences
5
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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occur at the same time as; correspond
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shortening something by omitting parts of it
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associate; cause a group to become part of or form a close relationship with another
autonomy  Speak Example sentences
6
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achieve or accomplish; gain
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morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest
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occur at the same time as; correspond
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independence; self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination
avail  Speak Example sentences
7
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harm; damage; injury; something that causes damage, harm, or loss
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act of gathering or heaping together or forming a mass
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turn to the advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
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obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; regularly travel from a place of residence to another place
beautician  Speak Example sentences
8
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one skilled in giving cosmetic treatments; one who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments
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the assertion of contrary; denial of the truth of a statement; opposition, whether by argument or conduct
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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greenhouse; school of music or dramatic art
calamity  Speak Example sentences
9
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include; consist of; be composed of
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provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
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similar or equivalent; being of equal regard; worthy of being ranked with
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the event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress, or severe affliction; disaster; misery
comparable  Speak Example sentences
10
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pollute; make dirty or spotty
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amid; in the middle of; among
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settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
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similar or equivalent; being of equal regard; worthy of being ranked with