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IELTS
4000 IELTS Academic Words List Check 1st Group
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avenge
v.
take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
v.
take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone
avenue
n.
way or opening for entrance or exit place; passage by which a place may be reached; broad street
n.
way or opening for entrance or exit place; passage by which a place may be reached; broad street
average
a.
typical; mean; achieve or reach on average
a.
typical; mean; achieve or reach on average
awkwardly
ad.
in an uncomfortable, nervous, or embarrassed way
ad.
in an uncomfortable, nervous, or embarrassed way
babysitter
n.
a person engaged in caring for children when the parents are not home
......n.
a person engaged in caring for children when the parents are not home
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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symmetry
n.
arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity
n.
arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity
synchronize
v.
happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
v.
happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
synonym
n.
two words that can be interchanged in a context
n.
two words that can be interchanged in a context
synthesis
n.
combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things together
n.
combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things together
systematic
a.
ordered; methodical; carried on using step-by-step procedures
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ordered; methodical; carried on using step-by-step procedures
500 IELTS Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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distort
/dɪ'stɔ:t/ v. Syn. deform; twist
twist out of proper or natural relation of parts; misshape; misrepresent
It is difficult to believe the newspaper accounts of the riots because of the way some reporters distort and exaggerate the actual events.
/dɪ'stɔ:t/ v. Syn. deform; twist
twist out of proper or natural relation of parts; misshape; misrepresent
It is difficult to believe the newspaper accounts of the riots because of the way some reporters distort and exaggerate the actual events.
distribute
/dɪ'strɪbju:t/ v. Syn. disseminate; allocate
hand out; disseminate; allocate
They are planning to buy some main firms that distribute gas to European consumers.
/dɪ'strɪbju:t/ v. Syn. disseminate; allocate
hand out; disseminate; allocate
They are planning to buy some main firms that distribute gas to European consumers.
diverse
/daɪ'vɜrs/ a. Syn. various
differing in some characteristics; various
The professor suggested diverse ways of approaching the assignment and recommended that we choose one of them.
/daɪ'vɜrs/ a. Syn. various
differing in some characteristics; various
The professor suggested diverse ways of approaching the assignment and recommended that we choose one of them.
document
/'dɒkjʊmənt/ v. Syn. record
provide written evidence; record in detail
She kept all the receipts from her business trip in order to document her expenses for the firm.
/'dɒkjʊmənt/ v. Syn. record
provide written evidence; record in detail
She kept all the receipts from her business trip in order to document her expenses for the firm.
domain
/də'meɪn/ n. Syn. field
field; territory over which rule or control is exercised; networked computers that share a common address
Our cat knows who the queen of the domain is.
....../də'meɪn/ n. Syn. field
field; territory over which rule or control is exercised; networked computers that share a common address
Our cat knows who the queen of the domain is.
TOEFL
5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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quail
v.
a drawback, as with fear or pain; show fear
v.
a drawback, as with fear or pain; show fear
quantitative
a.
expressed or expressible as a quantity; relating to the measurement of quantity
a.
expressed or expressible as a quantity; relating to the measurement of quantity
quarterly
ad.
every three months; in three-month intervals
ad.
every three months; in three-month intervals
questionnaire
n.
a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
n.
a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
radical
a.
drastic; extreme; arising from or going to a root or source; basic
......a.
drastic; extreme; arising from or going to a root or source; basic
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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recrimination
n.
countercharge; counter or mutual accusation; accusation brought by the accused against the accuser
n.
countercharge; counter or mutual accusation; accusation brought by the accused against the accuser
redeem
v.
purchase back; regain possession of by payment; ransom or rescue from captivity; pay the penalty; make amends for
v.
purchase back; regain possession of by payment; ransom or rescue from captivity; pay the penalty; make amends for
redemption
n.
act of redeeming or condition of having been redeemed; rescue upon payment of ransom
n.
act of redeeming or condition of having been redeemed; rescue upon payment of ransom
redoubtable
a.
formidable; arousing fear or awe; worthy of respect or honor
a.
formidable; arousing fear or awe; worthy of respect or honor
redress
n.
remedy; compensation; an act of correcting error or fault
......n.
remedy; compensation; an act of correcting error or fault
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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feasible
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feign
/feɪn/ v. Syn. pretend; disguise; conceal
make false appearance of; disguise; conceal; invent or imagine
Lady Macbeth decided to feign illness although she was actually healthy.
/feɪn/ v. Syn. pretend; disguise; conceal
make false appearance of; disguise; conceal; invent or imagine
Lady Macbeth decided to feign illness although she was actually healthy.
feint
/feɪnt/ n. Syn. trick
trick; any distracting or deceptive maneuver
The boxer was fooled by his opponent's feint and dropped his guard.
/feɪnt/ n. Syn. trick
trick; any distracting or deceptive maneuver
The boxer was fooled by his opponent's feint and dropped his guard.
felicitous
/fə'lɪsɪtəs/ a. Syn. apt
apt; suitably expressed; well chosen
He was famous for his felicitous remarks and was called upon to serve as master-of-ceremonies at many a banquet.
/fə'lɪsɪtəs/ a. Syn. apt
apt; suitably expressed; well chosen
He was famous for his felicitous remarks and was called upon to serve as master-of-ceremonies at many a banquet.
felicity
/fə'lɪsɪtɪ/ n. Syn. happiness
great happiness; pleasing and appropriate manner or style
She wrote a note to the newlyweds wishing them great felicity in their wedded life.
....../fə'lɪsɪtɪ/ n. Syn. happiness
great happiness; pleasing and appropriate manner or style
She wrote a note to the newlyweds wishing them great felicity in their wedded life.
TOEFL Words with Synonyms Check 1st Group
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rue
/ru:/ v. Syn. regret; lament; mourn
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
/ru:/ v. Syn. regret; lament; mourn
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
sacrosanct
/'sækroʊsæŋkt/ a. Syn. inviolable
regarded as sacred and inviolable
/'sækroʊsæŋkt/ a. Syn. inviolable
regarded as sacred and inviolable
sagacious
/sə'geɪʃəs/ a. Syn. perceptive; shrewd
perceptive; shrewd; having insight
/sə'geɪʃəs/ a. Syn. perceptive; shrewd
perceptive; shrewd; having insight
sagacity
/sə'gæsətɪ/ n.
quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment; shrewdness
/sə'gæsətɪ/ n.
quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment; shrewdness
sanctimonious
/sæŋktɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. hypocritical
excessively or hypocritically pious; possessing sanctity; sacred; holy; saintly; religious
....../sæŋktɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. hypocritical
excessively or hypocritically pious; possessing sanctity; sacred; holy; saintly; religious
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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specimen
n. Syn. model; sample
model; sample; an example regarded as typical of its class
n. Syn. model; sample
model; sample; an example regarded as typical of its class
spectacle
n. Syn. demonstration; show
demonstration; show
n. Syn. demonstration; show
demonstration; show
spectator
n. Syn. observer; audience
observer; audience; one who looks on
n. Syn. observer; audience
observer; audience; one who looks on
spectrum
n.
colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values
n.
colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism; a range of values
speculate
v. Syn. hypothesize; guess; ponder; consider
assume to be true without conclusive evidence; engage in buying or selling of a commodity for profit
......v. Syn. hypothesize; guess; ponder; consider
assume to be true without conclusive evidence; engage in buying or selling of a commodity for profit
Vocabulary for PTE Speaking Check 1st Group
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team
a number of persons associated together in any work; a flock of wild ducks
a number of persons associated together in any work; a flock of wild ducks
technical
having special skill or knowledge; according to principle; formal rather than practical; relating to technique
having special skill or knowledge; according to principle; formal rather than practical; relating to technique
technology
application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives
application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives
temporary
not permanent; not lasting
not permanent; not lasting
tension
action of stretching something tight; anxiety; feelings of hostility
......action of stretching something tight; anxiety; feelings of hostility
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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shrewd
a.
clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence
a.
clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence
shrill
a.
acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound
a.
acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound
shrug
v.
draw up or contract the shoulders, especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like
v.
draw up or contract the shoulders, especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like
shuffle
v.
disorder; move back and forth; mix to make a random order or arrangement
v.
disorder; move back and forth; mix to make a random order or arrangement
sidle
v.
go or move with one side foremost; move sidewise
......v.
go or move with one side foremost; move sidewise
Barron GRE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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incredulity
disbelief; doubt about the truth of something
E.g.In my experience, most of the incredulity is expressed by people who don't understand how evolution works and aren't acquainted with all evidence.
disbelief; doubt about the truth of something
E.g.In my experience, most of the incredulity is expressed by people who don't understand how evolution works and aren't acquainted with all evidence.
incredulous
difficult to believe; incredible; skeptical
E.g.When Jack claimed he hadn't eaten the jelly doughnut, Jill took an incredulous look at his smeared face and laughed.
difficult to believe; incredible; skeptical
E.g.When Jack claimed he hadn't eaten the jelly doughnut, Jill took an incredulous look at his smeared face and laughed.
increment
process of increasing in number, size, quantity, or extent
E.g.The new contract calls for a 10 percent increment in salary for each employee for the next two years.
process of increasing in number, size, quantity, or extent
E.g.The new contract calls for a 10 percent increment in salary for each employee for the next two years.
incriminate
accuse of a crime or other wrongful act; suggest that someone is guilty
E.g.The former president tried to destroy an audio tape that could be used to to incriminate him.
accuse of a crime or other wrongful act; suggest that someone is guilty
E.g.The former president tried to destroy an audio tape that could be used to to incriminate him.
incrustation
hard outer layer that covers something
E.g.In dry dock, we scraped off the incrustation of dirt and barnacles that covered the hull of the ship.
......hard outer layer that covers something
E.g.In dry dock, we scraped off the incrustation of dirt and barnacles that covered the hull of the ship.
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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domesticated
a. Syn. tame
tame; accustomed to home life
a. Syn. tame
tame; accustomed to home life
donation
n. Syn. grant
grant; act of giving to a fund or cause
n. Syn. grant
grant; act of giving to a fund or cause
doom
n.
judgment; judicial sentence; penal decree; condemnation
n.
judgment; judicial sentence; penal decree; condemnation
dormant
a. Syn. hibernated; lethargic
sleeping; not active but capable of becoming active
a. Syn. hibernated; lethargic
sleeping; not active but capable of becoming active
dose
n.
quantity of medicine given; sufficient quantity; portion
......n.
quantity of medicine given; sufficient quantity; portion
TOEIC Reading Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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concession
n.
act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
n.
act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission
concise
a. Syn. succinct; terse
brief and compact; expressing much in few words
a. Syn. succinct; terse
brief and compact; expressing much in few words
confer
v.
bestow; present; have a conference in order to talk something over
v.
bestow; present; have a conference in order to talk something over
configuration
n.
arrangement of parts or elements; outline
n.
arrangement of parts or elements; outline
conform
v.
comply with; follow; fit; meet
......v.
comply with; follow; fit; meet
ECPE
3000 ECPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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elbow
n.
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm
n.
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm
elderly
a.
somewhat old; advanced beyond middle age
a.
somewhat old; advanced beyond middle age
election
n. Syn. voting; balloting
voting; balloting; right or ability to make a choice
n. Syn. voting; balloting
voting; balloting; right or ability to make a choice
electrician
n.
one whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, repair, or operation of electric equipment and circuitry
n.
one whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, repair, or operation of electric equipment and circuitry
electromagnetic
a.
pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
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pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
ECPE Oral Exam Words Check 1st Group
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vent
small opening; means of escape or release; outlet; hole for the escape of gas or air
E.g. A small volume of air can be felt when the chin vent is open.
small opening; means of escape or release; outlet; hole for the escape of gas or air
E.g. A small volume of air can be felt when the chin vent is open.
version
written work in a new form; edition; interpretation of a particular viewpoint
E.g. He downloaded the latest version of the software from the Internet.
written work in a new form; edition; interpretation of a particular viewpoint
E.g. He downloaded the latest version of the software from the Internet.
vertical
upright in position or posture; oriented vertically
E.g. They saw a column still vertical amid the ruins.
upright in position or posture; oriented vertically
E.g. They saw a column still vertical amid the ruins.
veteran
someone who has given long service
E.g. The veteran laughed at the new recruits.
someone who has given long service
E.g. The veteran laughed at the new recruits.
violent
turbulent; intensely vivid or loud; by violence or bloodshed
E.g. Significantly, he never used the word terrorism, but he hit hard on what he called violent extremism and its consequences.
......turbulent; intensely vivid or loud; by violence or bloodshed
E.g. Significantly, he never used the word terrorism, but he hit hard on what he called violent extremism and its consequences.
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