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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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litter  Speak Example sentences
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[乱丢] disorderly accumulation of objects; carelessly discarded refuse, such as wastepaper
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[纵容,过分关怀] feed to the full; feed luxuriously; glut; indulge with rich food
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[钢琴] a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys
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[神职的,虔诚的] devout; religious; exhibiting a strict, traditional sense of virtue and morality
malady  Speak Example sentences
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[代表的,有代表性的] fitted to represent; exhibiting a similitude; bearing character or power of another; acting for another or others
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[疾病] disease, disorder, or ailment; unwholesome condition
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[施暴行] offend grossly against; produce anger or resentment in
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[预言的] foretelling events as if by divine inspiration
manacle  Speak Example sentences
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[残酷的,压迫的] unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh
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[折叠褶皱,钱包,手提包(女式)] gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; contract one's lips into a rounded shape
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[奇特地,古怪地] curiously; bizarrely; unusually
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[镣铐] handcuff; shackle for hand or wrist; an instrument of iron for fettering the hand
mariner  Speak Example sentences
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[开拓] open up an area or prepare a way; settle a region
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[乱丢] disorderly accumulation of objects; carelessly discarded refuse, such as wastepaper
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[水手,海员] one whose occupation is to assist in navigating ships; seaman or sailor
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[路,径] path; track; a trodden path
muffler  Speak Example sentences
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[消音器,围巾] heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth; part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise
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[盛况,不必要的炫耀] dignified or magnificent display; splendor
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[引诱,诱惑物] something that tempts or attracts with the promise of pleasure or reward; attraction or appeal
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[解救,纠正,修复] relieve or cure; correct; repair
oppressive  Speak Example sentences
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[肺炎] inflammation of the lungs
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[残酷的,压迫的] unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh
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[钢琴] a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys
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[提醒者] a message that helps to remember something
orientation  Speak Example sentences
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[定位(在社会上)] position relative to points of directions; course introducing a new situation
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[规则] rule or principle prescribing particular action or conduct; authorized direction or order
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[羽毛,整理羽毛,骚首弄姿] feather, especially soft, downy, long, or handsome feather; a token of honor or achievement
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[插图,缩小的复制品] painting or drawing included in a book; copy or model that represents in a greatly reduced size
patriarch  Speak Example sentences
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[钢琴] a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys
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[奇特地,古怪地] curiously; bizarrely; unusually
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[长者,家长,酋长,族长] father and ruler of family or tribe
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[残酷的,压迫的] unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh
plume  Speak Example sentences
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[长矛,鱼叉] the weapon, consisting of a long handle and steel blade or head; spear by horsemen, often decorated with a small flag
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[困境,危险的境地,两难] tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma; troublesome
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[羽毛,整理羽毛,骚首弄姿] feather, especially soft, downy, long, or handsome feather; a token of honor or achievement
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[钢琴] a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys
pneumonia  Speak Example sentences
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[没有宗教信仰的人,异教徒] one who worships false gods; idolater; person not adhering to any major or recognized religion
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[复兴,改造,再建] restoration; the activity of constructing something again
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[肺炎] inflammation of the lungs
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[备忘录,便笺] written proposal or reminder