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  Academic Words Level 5 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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repugnance  Speak Example sentences
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put to death with a weapon, or by violence; kill; put an end to; destroy; overwhelm, as with laughter or love
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cause something or someone to no longer do what is usual or right; state of being twisted or bent out of shape
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extreme dislike or aversion; opposition; conflict; resistance, in a physical sense
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act of vexing, or state of being vexed; agitation; disquiet; trouble; irritation
rinse  Speak Example sentences
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the vote given in the choice of a man for an office or trust; formal expression of an opinion; testimony or approval
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cleanse with water; flush; wash lightly without soap
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originally, a small vessel with two masts; ship; large goblet or drinking glass
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expression of blame or censure; censure for a fault; a reproach
rite  Speak Example sentences
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made or consisting of wool
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without advance preparation; naturally
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something which is written; writing; scripture
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established ceremony prescribed by a religion
robe  Speak Example sentences
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reddish color; healthy-looking
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dominance; power to dominate or defeat
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rude; sullenly ill-humored; gloomy; threatening, as of weather conditions
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an outer garment; dress of rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; dress of state, rank, office
siren  Speak Example sentences
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increase rapidly; rise quickly; soar
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an electronic device producing a similar sound as a signal or warning; something insidious or deceptive; mermaid
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not encouraging or approving or pleasing; having or showing opposition
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extensive; having wide-ranging influence or effect:
slay  Speak Example sentences
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put to death with a weapon, or by violence; kill; put an end to; destroy; overwhelm, as with laughter or love
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something which is written; writing; scripture
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determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason; capricious
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abrade or smooth by rubbing with a sharp or rough instrument; draw forcefully over a surface
suited  Speak Example sentences
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meant or adapted for an occasion or use
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a vehicle for traveling in space
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an outer garment; dress of rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; dress of state, rank, office
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walk in an awkward, lazy, or unsteady manner, shuffling the feet
synonymous  Speak Example sentences
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having the same or a similar meaning; identical; equivalent
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cleanse with water; flush; wash lightly without soap
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made or consisting of wool
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a large piece of cloth worn especially by women or girls over their shoulders and head
syrup  Speak Example sentences
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approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid; penalty intended to ensure compliance
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a thick sweet sticky liquid
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cleanse with water; flush; wash lightly without soap
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originally, a small vessel with two masts; ship; large goblet or drinking glass
tint  Speak Example sentences
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color; dye with a color
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a thick sweet sticky liquid
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circuitous; going round; indirect; encircling; enveloping; comprehensive
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unaffected; incapable of being affected