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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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magnetic  Speak Example sentences
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[磁気] any metal, like iron, steel, nickel, cobalt, etc., which may receive the properties of the lodestone
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[威圧] unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh
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[忘却] condition or quality of being completely forgotten; official overlooking of offenses; amnesty
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[州] relating to a province; limited in outlook; unsophisticated
manacle  Speak Example sentences
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[最適化] most advantageous; optimum; ideal
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[忘却] condition or quality of being completely forgotten; official overlooking of offenses; amnesty
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[手錠] handcuff; shackle for hand or wrist; an instrument of iron for fettering the hand
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[物思い] deeply, often dreamily thoughtful; engaged in serious thought or reflection; contemplative
memorandum  Speak Example sentences
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[向き] position relative to points of directions; course introducing a new situation
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[壮大] grandeur; splendor; grand or imposing beauty
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[覚書] written proposal or reminder
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[トリー] apartment or closet in which bread and other provisions are kept
muffle  Speak Example sentences
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[トリー] apartment or closet in which bread and other provisions are kept
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[反対されそうな] open to doubt; unsettled; questionable; difficult to solve
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[マッフル] make a sound quieter and less clear
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[華麗] dignified or magnificent display; splendor
onslaught  Speak Example sentences
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[猛] assault; a very powerful attack
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[カミソリ] a sharp-edged cutting instrument used especially for shaving the face or other body parts
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[ロッジ] provide with temporary quarters, especially for sleeping; rent a room to
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[忘却] condition or quality of being completely forgotten; official overlooking of offenses; amnesty
optimal  Speak Example sentences
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[ピアノ] a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys
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[ドキドキ] beat rapidly; shake with fast, tremulous movements
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[凹部] withdrawing or retiring; moving back; retreat; state of being withdrawn; seclusion
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[最適化] most advantageous; optimum; ideal
pantry  Speak Example sentences
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[改ざん] of excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; characterized by pomp or stately display; ceremonious
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[威圧] unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh
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[ミニチュア] painting or drawing included in a book; copy or model that represents in a greatly reduced size
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[トリー] apartment or closet in which bread and other provisions are kept
problematic  Speak Example sentences
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[一口] a little bite or bit of food; a small quantity; a little piece; a fragment
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[反対されそうな] open to doubt; unsettled; questionable; difficult to solve
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[臭] scent; property or quality of a thing that affects, stimulates or is perceived by the sense of smell
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[パー] amount or level considered to be average; standard; equality of status, level, or value
projector  Speak Example sentences
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[マッフル] make a sound quieter and less clear
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[壮大] grandeur; splendor; grand or imposing beauty
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[プロジェクタ] an optical device for projecting a beam of light
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[臭] scent; property or quality of a thing that affects, stimulates or is perceived by the sense of smell
provincial  Speak Example sentences
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[忌まわしい] highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
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[家父長] a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
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[州] relating to a province; limited in outlook; unsophisticated
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[ドキドキ] beat rapidly; shake with fast, tremulous movements