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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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levity  Speak Example sentences
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[العرق] process of the sweat glands of skin secreting a salty fluid
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[دثر] make a sound quieter and less clear
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[خفة] lack of seriousness; the lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate
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[ترس] the smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand
list  Speak Example sentences
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[المدعي العام] one who carries out legal action, especially criminal proceedings; one who prosecutes any purpose, plan, or business
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[كاتم الصوت] heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth; part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise
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[رقائق] bend; lay on closely, or in folds; work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; press upon
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[قائمة] lean or cause to lean to the side; lean over; itemize
low  Speak Example sentences
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[الغريب] curiously; bizarrely; unusually
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[الواضح] utter sound made by cattle; make a low noise
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[كاتم الصوت] heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth; part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise
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[البطريرك] father and ruler of family or tribe
maple  Speak Example sentences
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[القيقب] tree of the genus Acer, including about fifty species
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[بيان] public declaration of principles; statement of policy
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[التعمير] restoration; the activity of constructing something again
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[النظير] a person who has equal standing with another or others, as in rank, class, or age
needle  Speak Example sentences
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[واد] gorge; deep narrow steep-sided valley
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[امكانيات] inherent capacity for coming into being; an aptitude that may be developed
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[وثنية] one who worships false gods; idolater; person not adhering to any major or recognized religion
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[الإبرة] long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting
nimble  Speak Example sentences
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[إغراء] something that tempts or attracts with the promise of pleasure or reward; attraction or appeal
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[رقائق] bend; lay on closely, or in folds; work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; press upon
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[ذكيا] light and quick in motion; moving with ease and celerity; lively; swift
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[المروحة] machine for propelling an aircraft or boat; one who propels
oddly  Speak Example sentences
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[الغريب] curiously; bizarrely; unusually
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[العجاف] bend or slant away from the vertical; rely on assistance or support
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[إشكالية] open to doubt; unsettled; questionable; difficult to solve
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[البطريرك] father and ruler of family or tribe
orientation  Speak Example sentences
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[اتجاه] position relative to points of directions; course introducing a new situation
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[الحكمة] quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; good judgment
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[المتخصصة] small concavity; a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
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[إشكالية] open to doubt; unsettled; questionable; difficult to solve
plumage  Speak Example sentences
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[اتجاه] position relative to points of directions; course introducing a new situation
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[دثر] make a sound quieter and less clear
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[ريش] covering of feathers on the bird; feathers used ornamentally; elaborate dress
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[تنسى] unforgettable; worthy of being remembered; very important or remarkable
ply  Speak Example sentences
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[ريش] covering of feathers on the bird; feathers used ornamentally; elaborate dress
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[غشاء] a thin and soft sheet of animal or vegetable tissue
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[عموم] criticize harshly; wash in pan; cook in pan
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[رقائق] bend; lay on closely, or in folds; work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; press upon