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  Academic Words Level 5 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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abortive  Speak Example sentences
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a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman
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unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless
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having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
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bringing or coming to an end; cease
amiss  Speak Example sentences
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out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty
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bodily; of material nature; tangible
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art of identifying disease; critical analysis of nature of something
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secretive, not openly shown
auspicious  Speak Example sentences
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attended by favorable circumstances; marked by success; prosperous
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Of or about pottery, relating to the art of making earthenware; as, ceramic products; ceramic ornaments for ceilings.
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act of giving authority or legal power; establishment by authority; sanction or warrant
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a passage from one form or state to another; change
beaver  Speak Example sentences
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attended by favorable circumstances; marked by success; prosperous
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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amphibious rodent about two feet in length; fur of the beaver; tall hat, originally made from beaver fur
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unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless
brazen  Speak Example sentences
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amphibious rodent about two feet in length; fur of the beaver; tall hat, originally made from beaver fur
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someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue;  one having the power to make authoritative decisions
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bodily; of material nature; tangible
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having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless
bygone  Speak Example sentences
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past; gone by
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done with or marked by full consciousness of nature and effects; intentional
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tie, wrap, or gather together; hurry; hasten; dress oneself warmly
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art of identifying disease; critical analysis of nature of something
ceramic  Speak Example sentences
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act of giving authority or legal power; establishment by authority; sanction or warrant
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someone chosen to judge and decide the disputed issue;  one having the power to make authoritative decisions
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Of or about pottery, relating to the art of making earthenware; as, ceramic products; ceramic ornaments for ceilings.
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awesome; astounding; surprising
cessation  Speak Example sentences
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bringing or coming to an end; cease
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imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
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noise; loud outcry; expression of discontent or protest
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failure or omission of duty; fault; misdeed; offense or crime
chap  Speak Example sentences
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past; gone by
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failure or omission of duty; fault; misdeed; offense or crime
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done with or marked by full consciousness of nature and effects; intentional
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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
chisel  Speak Example sentences
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a metal tool with a sharp edge used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal
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relating to an education system in which both men and women attend
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a passage from one form or state to another; change
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secretive, not openly shown