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  Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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aurora  Speak Example sentences
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act of giving authority or legal power; establishment by authority; sanction or warrant
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having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
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lack of interest, or the attitude of not caring resulting from it; the indifference
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a natural appearance of coloured light in the sky, that is usually seen nearest the Arctic or Antarctic
blaze  Speak Example sentences
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having or showing a just or ready appreciation or perception
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proclaim as with a trumpet; spread the news about
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crack, as in earth surface; splitting of skin, caused by cold or exposure; one of the jaws or cheeks; man or boy
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having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner
brazen  Speak Example sentences
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act of sending off something; the property of being prompt and efficient; message usually sent in haste
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having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
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proper to be advised or to be done; expedient; prudent; ready to receive advice
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protection from harm
breach  Speak Example sentences
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one of the vessels or tubes which carry either venous or arterial blood from the heart; major transit corridor
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being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status
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leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
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breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
bullion  Speak Example sentences
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secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
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gold and silver in the form of bars
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pay costs of; undertake payment of; make compensation to or for
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device for gripping and holding; a tense, critical situation
chap  Speak Example sentences
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something that is carried out; act or action; feat or exploit
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protection from harm
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in an unchangeable or invariable manner; in every case; perpetually; continually
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crack, as in earth surface; splitting of skin, caused by cold or exposure; one of the jaws or cheeks; man or boy
cipher  Speak Example sentences
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detestable; extremely unpleasant; very bad
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protection from harm
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prolongation; extension by which something is carried to a further point
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secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
clutch  Speak Example sentences
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device for gripping and holding; a tense, critical situation
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the pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
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lack of interest, or the attitude of not caring resulting from it; the indifference
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satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
conceited  Speak Example sentences
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protection from harm
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detailed analysis;  the scientific study of the body and how its parts are arranged
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endowed with fancy or imagination; entertaining a flattering opinion of one's self; vain
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blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
concord  Speak Example sentences
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a mechanical device that blows air onto a fire to make it burn more fiercely
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agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things
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bodily; of material nature; tangible
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storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons