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  Academic Words Level 5 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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duel  Speak Example sentences
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[đấu] combat between two persons; fought with deadly weapons by agreement
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[mủi lòng] not capable of being swayed; unyielding; implacable
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[gớm guốc] frightful, shocking, or offensive to the eyes; offensive to moral sensibilities; despicable
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[góp] monthly payment; a part of a published serial
elude  Speak Example sentences
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[glee] music; entertainment; joy; merriment; mirth
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[kích thích] easily annoyed; abnormally sensitive to a stimulus
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[hình ảnh] ability to form mental images of things or events; figurative writing
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[elude] avoid cleverly; escape the perception of
farce  Speak Example sentences
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[đương nhiệm] imposed as an obligation or duty; currently holding an office
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[trò hề] broad comedy; ridiculous parade; foolish show
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[tham gia] charming; tending to draw attention or affections
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[rừng] group of trees smaller than a forest; orchard
fertility  Speak Example sentences
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[đấu] combat between two persons; fought with deadly weapons by agreement
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[nhóm] course or direction in which a ship or aircraft is moving; title, subtitle, or topic that stands at the top or beginning
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[helm] the steering gear of a ship, especially a tiller or a wheel; position of leadership or control; director
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[sinh] state or quality of being fertile or fruitful; fruitfulness; productiveness
grove  Speak Example sentences
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[hộ tống] one who conducts someone as an attendant; guard; protection, care, or safeguard on a journey
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[rừng] group of trees smaller than a forest; orchard
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[hình ảnh] ability to form mental images of things or events; figurative writing
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[trứng] babyhood; the time when someone is a baby or a very young child
haze  Speak Example sentences
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[đấu] combat between two persons; fought with deadly weapons by agreement
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[đàn] gather, keep, or drive animals together; gather and place into a group or mass
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[viện] establish, organize, and set in operation
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[mây mù] fog; mist; partially opaque covering; vague or confused state of mind
hood  Speak Example sentences
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[hùng vĩ] quality or condition of being grand; magnificence
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[gớm guốc] frightful, shocking, or offensive to the eyes; offensive to moral sensibilities; despicable
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[mui] covering or garment for the head or the head and shoulders, often attached to the body garment
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[hộ tống] one who conducts someone as an attendant; guard; protection, care, or safeguard on a journey
imagery  Speak Example sentences
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[mây mù] fog; mist; partially opaque covering; vague or confused state of mind
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[hình ảnh] ability to form mental images of things or events; figurative writing
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[cản trở] something that holds back or causes problems with something else; obstacle
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[hiệu lực] make invalid; nullify; destroy
impediment  Speak Example sentences
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[cản trở] any structure that makes progress difficult; stumbling-block
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[huy] symbol; sign; distinctive badge, design, or device
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[bóng] smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth or polished surface; plausible
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[chiêu] outward appearance or aspect; mode of dress; false appearance
incumbent  Speak Example sentences
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[huy] symbol; sign; distinctive badge, design, or device
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[đương nhiệm] imposed as an obligation or duty; currently holding an office
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[dị giáo] opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion
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[vui tươi] merry or joyful activity; festivity; bright color or showiness, as of dress; finery