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  Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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abrogate  Speak Example sentences
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out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
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relatively; in comparison
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perceive intuitively; foresee future; have nature of or being a deity
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abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
accomplice  Speak Example sentences
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expressing aversion or dislike; disagreeable
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small, lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
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choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
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partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing
adventurer  Speak Example sentences
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one who enjoys exciting, dangerous activities, often in foreign countries
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word of opposite meaning; counter term
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apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
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shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
alacrity  Speak Example sentences
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choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
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cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness
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abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
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apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
aloof  Speak Example sentences
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vaguely; in a dim or obscure manner; with dull or imperfect vision or a faint light; not brightly or clearly
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breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
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apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote
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a widely known person
breach  Speak Example sentences
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one who enjoys exciting, dangerous activities, often in foreign countries
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abashed; daunted; very modest, or modest excess; constitutionally disposed to shrink from public notice
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bodily; of material nature; tangible
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breaking of contract or duty; breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap
caricature  Speak Example sentences
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a representation that is deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic effect
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any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
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increase, accumulate, or come about as a result of growth; accumulate over time
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sky blue; light purplish-blue
casting  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 in low spirits; depressed
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choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
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one who enjoys exciting, dangerous activities, often in foreign countries
celebrity  Speak Example sentences
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a widely known person
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lack of courage to face danger; extreme timidity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit
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fall apart; fold or collapse; crush together or press into wrinkles
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gingerly; carefully; in a conservative manner
comparatively  Speak Example sentences
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relatively; in comparison
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word of opposite meaning; counter term
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easily approachable; warmly friendly
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lack of courage to face danger; extreme timidity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit