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  Academic Words Level 5 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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drowsy  Speak Example sentences
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trespasser; someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
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unintelligible; difficult to understand
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dull with sleepiness; showing lack of attention
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enchantment; illusion; imaginary supernatural being or spirit
emblem  Speak Example sentences
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marked by intense agitation or emotion
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freedom from punishment or harm; exemption from injury, suffering, or discomfort
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symbol; sign; distinctive badge, design, or device
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the unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity; eternity; boundlessness; immensity
enlist  Speak Example sentences
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a very wrong and unfair action or situation; gross injustice or unrighteousness, wickedness
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enter on a list; enroll; register; engage for military or naval service
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freedom from punishment or harm; exemption from injury, suffering, or discomfort
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act of establishing; ratifying or ordaining; settlement; arranged order or system, especially a legal code
fairy  Speak Example sentences
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avoid cleverly; escape the perception of
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deep-rooted; firmly and long-established; habitual
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enchantment; illusion; imaginary supernatural being or spirit
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fearless; indicating or springing from courage
forbearance  Speak Example sentences
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patience;  restraint of passions; the act of forbearing or waiting
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in a laborious manner;  in a way requiring much labor
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low in spirits; depressed; directed downward
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enter on a list; enroll; register; engage for military or naval service
galley  Speak Example sentences
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inappropriate or unwelcome addition; infringement; violation; forcible inclusion or entry
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marked by intense agitation or emotion
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a boat propelled by oars; a large vessel for war and national purposes
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originally, a vessel of the Mediterranean propelled by sails and by oars; any small vessel on the water
glimpse  Speak Example sentences
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enter on a list; enroll; register; engage for military or naval service
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the steering gear of a ship, especially a tiller or a wheel; position of leadership or control; director
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marked by intense agitation or emotion
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see briefly; catch sight of
gospel  Speak Example sentences
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be joyous, merry, and mirthful; excite mirth and gayety; keep amused or diverted
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broad comedy; ridiculous parade; foolish show
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fearless; indicating or springing from courage
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the doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
hysteria  Speak Example sentences
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a very wrong and unfair action or situation; gross injustice or unrighteousness, wickedness
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inappropriate or unwelcome addition; infringement; violation; forcible inclusion or entry
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combat between two persons; fought with deadly weapons by agreement
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behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic; mental disorder
infancy  Speak Example sentences
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trespasser; someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
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be free from; free from an obligation, a duty, or a liability to which others are subject
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babyhood; the time when someone is a baby or a very young child
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a very wrong and unfair action or situation; gross injustice or unrighteousness, wickedness