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IELTS
4000 IELTS Academic Words List Check 1st Group
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butter
n.
an oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning
n.
an oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning
by-product
n.
product made during the manufacture of something else
n.
product made during the manufacture of something else
cab
n.
taxi; a one-horse vehicle for public hire
n.
taxi; a one-horse vehicle for public hire
calculate
v.
compute; determine; estimate
v.
compute; determine; estimate
calculation
n.
planning something carefully and intentionally
......n.
planning something carefully and intentionally
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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relinquish
v.
give up something with reluctance; retire from; give up or abandon
v.
give up something with reluctance; retire from; give up or abandon
reluctance
n.
state of being reluctant; unwillingness; hesitancy in taking some action
n.
state of being reluctant; unwillingness; hesitancy in taking some action
remittance
n.
transmitting money, bills, as in satisfaction of a demand, or in the discharge of an obligation
n.
transmitting money, bills, as in satisfaction of a demand, or in the discharge of an obligation
remnant
n.
remainder; small part or portion that remains after the central part no longer exists
n.
remainder; small part or portion that remains after the central part no longer exists
renovation
n.
improving by renewing and restoring; state of being restored to its former good condition; renewal
......n.
improving by renewing and restoring; state of being restored to its former good condition; renewal
500 IELTS Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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concept
/'kɒnsɛpt/ n. Syn. notion; idea
something formed in the mind; thought or notion
The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
/'kɒnsɛpt/ n. Syn. notion; idea
something formed in the mind; thought or notion
The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
conclude
/kən'klu:d/ v. Syn. deduce; infer
enclose; reach as an end of reasoning; make final determination ; judge or decide; bring to an end
From his appearance we may safely conclude that he is a smoker.
/kən'klu:d/ v. Syn. deduce; infer
enclose; reach as an end of reasoning; make final determination ; judge or decide; bring to an end
From his appearance we may safely conclude that he is a smoker.
concurrent
/kən'kʌrənt/ a. Syn. simultaneous; coincident
simultaneous; coincident; occurring or operating at the same time
The Winter War fought between Finland and the Soviet Union, was a concurrent war to World War II, and thus is covered in its own main article.
/kən'kʌrənt/ a. Syn. simultaneous; coincident
simultaneous; coincident; occurring or operating at the same time
The Winter War fought between Finland and the Soviet Union, was a concurrent war to World War II, and thus is covered in its own main article.
conduct
/'kɒndʌkt/ v. Syn. accompany; direct
direct the course of; manage or control; lead or guide
You cannot conduct business like this.
/'kɒndʌkt/ v. Syn. accompany; direct
direct the course of; manage or control; lead or guide
You cannot conduct business like this.
confer
/kən'fɜrr
....../kən'fɜrr
TOEFL
5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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kerosene
n.
flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
n.
flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
kiln
n.
large oven; furnace
n.
large oven; furnace
laboriously
ad.
in a laborious manner; in a way requiring much labor
ad.
in a laborious manner; in a way requiring much labor
lament
v.
grieve; express sorrow; regret deeply
v.
grieve; express sorrow; regret deeply
largely
ad.
in a large manner; for the most part; mainly
......ad.
in a large manner; for the most part; mainly
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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resign
v.
sign back; return by a formal act; yield to another; abandon
v.
sign back; return by a formal act; yield to another; abandon
respite
n.
usually a short interval of rest or relief; delay in punishment
n.
usually a short interval of rest or relief; delay in punishment
resume
v.
give a summary; return to a previous location or condition
v.
give a summary; return to a previous location or condition
resurrection
n.
rising again; resumption of vigor; the act of rising from the dead or returning to life
n.
rising again; resumption of vigor; the act of rising from the dead or returning to life
retaliate
v.
do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront
......v.
do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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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.
diversify
/daɪ'vɜrsɪfaɪ/ v. Syn. vary
give variety to; spread out activities or investments
For most small investors, the ability to diversify is a primary advantage of index funds.
/daɪ'vɜrsɪfaɪ/ v. Syn. vary
give variety to; spread out activities or investments
For most small investors, the ability to diversify is a primary advantage of index funds.
divulge
/daɪ'vʌldʒ/ v. Syn. reveal
reveal; make known to public
Will update regarding the details, but all I can divulge is that it involves a really good-looking guy.
/daɪ'vʌldʒ/ v. Syn. reveal
reveal; make known to public
Will update regarding the details, but all I can divulge is that it involves a really good-looking guy.
dogmatic
/dɒg'mætɪk/;/dɔ:gmætɪk/ a. Syn. opinionated; doctrinal
stubbornly adhering to insufficiently proven beliefs; inflexible, rigid
We tried to discourage Doug from being so dogmatic, but never could convince him that his opinions might be wrong.
/dɒg'mætɪk/;/dɔ:gmætɪk/ a. Syn. opinionated; doctrinal
stubbornly adhering to insufficiently proven beliefs; inflexible, rigid
We tried to discourage Doug from being so dogmatic, but never could convince him that his opinions might be wrong.
dynamic
/daɪ'næmɪk/ a. Syn. energetic
energetic; vigorously active
The dynamic aerobics instructor kept her students on the run.
....../daɪ'næmɪk/ a. Syn. energetic
energetic; vigorously active
The dynamic aerobics instructor kept her students on the run.
TOEFL Words with Synonyms Check 1st Group
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rudimentary
/ru:dɪ'mɛntərɪ/ a. Syn. elementary; crude; incipient
relating to basic facts or principles; being in the earliest stages of development; incipient
/ru:dɪ'mɛntərɪ/ a. Syn. elementary; crude; incipient
relating to basic facts or principles; being in the earliest stages of development; incipient
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
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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savage
a. Syn. rude; wild; brutal
in a state of nature; wild; untamed; uncultivated; inhuman; brutal; not civilized; lacking polish; rude
a. Syn. rude; wild; brutal
in a state of nature; wild; untamed; uncultivated; inhuman; brutal; not civilized; lacking polish; rude
scalpel
n.
a small knife with a thin, keen blade, used by surgeons, and in dissecting
n.
a small knife with a thin, keen blade, used by surgeons, and in dissecting
scant
a.
scarcely sufficient; less than is wanted for the purpose; not enough
a.
scarcely sufficient; less than is wanted for the purpose; not enough
scapegoat
n.
someone who bears the blame for others
n.
someone who bears the blame for others
scarcely
ad. Syn. hardly; barely
hardly; barely; only just
......ad. Syn. hardly; barely
hardly; barely; only just
Vocabulary for PTE Speaking Check 1st Group
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scenario
screenplay; outline or model of an expected sequence of events
screenplay; outline or model of an expected sequence of events
schedule
plan for an activity or event; arrange
plan for an activity or event; arrange
scheme
elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
scope
range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound
range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound
section
one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
......one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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relinquish
v.
give up something with reluctance; retire from; give up or abandon
v.
give up something with reluctance; retire from; give up or abandon
relish
v.
take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
v.
take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
remainder
n.
remnant; something left after other parts have been taken away
n.
remnant; something left after other parts have been taken away
remiss
a.
negligent; careless in performing duty or business
a.
negligent; careless in performing duty or business
remission
n.
temporary moderation of disease symptoms; cancellation of debt; lessening of intensity or degree
......n.
temporary moderation of disease symptoms; cancellation of debt; lessening of intensity or degree
Barron GRE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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innate
possessed at birth; inborn
E.g.Mozart's parents soon recognized young Wolfgang's innate talent for music.
possessed at birth; inborn
E.g.Mozart's parents soon recognized young Wolfgang's innate talent for music.
innocuous
having no adverse effect; harmless
E.g.An occasional glass of wine with dinner is relatively innocuous and should have no ill effect on you.
having no adverse effect; harmless
E.g.An occasional glass of wine with dinner is relatively innocuous and should have no ill effect on you.
innovation
introduction of something new
E.g.The United States, a nation that has always led the way in innovation, is now being outpaced in math and science education.
introduction of something new
E.g.The United States, a nation that has always led the way in innovation, is now being outpaced in math and science education.
innuendo
hint; indirect implication , usually malicious
E.g.Until he engages in innuendo about being supported by "hard-working, white Americans," then he has not said much that should upset fellow Democrats.
hint; indirect implication , usually malicious
E.g.Until he engages in innuendo about being supported by "hard-working, white Americans," then he has not said much that should upset fellow Democrats.
inopportune
untimely; poorly chosen; inconvenient; unseasonable; unsuitable
E.g.A rock concert is an inopportune setting for a quiet conversation.
......untimely; poorly chosen; inconvenient; unseasonable; unsuitable
E.g.A rock concert is an inopportune setting for a quiet conversation.
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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digest
v. Syn. assimilate; ingest
break down; make more concise; convert food into absorbable substances
v. Syn. assimilate; ingest
break down; make more concise; convert food into absorbable substances
digital
a.
of or performance to fingers, or to digits; done with the fingers
a.
of or performance to fingers, or to digits; done with the fingers
dignity
n. Syn. nobility; honor
quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.
n. Syn. nobility; honor
quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.
digress
v.
turn aside, especially from main subject in writing or speaking
v.
turn aside, especially from main subject in writing or speaking
digression
n.
wandering from the main path of a journey; diversion
......n.
wandering from the main path of a journey; diversion
TOEIC Reading Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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casualty
n.
serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
n.
serious or fatal accident; someone injured or killed in an accident
ceramic
a.
of or pertaining to pottery; relating to the art of making earthenware; as, ceramic products; ceramic ornaments for ceilings.
a.
of or pertaining to pottery; relating to the art of making earthenware; as, ceramic products; ceramic ornaments for ceilings.
cereal
n.
grass such as wheat, oats, or corn, the starchy grains of which are used as food.
n.
grass such as wheat, oats, or corn, the starchy grains of which are used as food.
commentary
n.
written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
n.
written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
commitment
n.
pledge, undertaking; act of binding yourself to a course of action
......n.
pledge, undertaking; act of binding yourself to a course of action
ECPE
3000 ECPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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emphasize
v. Syn. stress; underscore; highlight
stress; underscore; utter or pronounce with a particular stress of voice
v. Syn. stress; underscore; highlight
stress; underscore; utter or pronounce with a particular stress of voice
employ
v. Syn. apply; hire
engage the services of; put to work; apply
v. Syn. apply; hire
engage the services of; put to work; apply
employee
n. Syn. worker
worker; person who works for another in return for financial or other compensation
n. Syn. worker
worker; person who works for another in return for financial or other compensation
employment
n.
act of employing or using; work in which one is engaged; occupation
n.
act of employing or using; work in which one is engaged; occupation
enactment
n. Syn. passing; performance
acting of a role or representation of a character in a play; passing of a law by a legislative body
......n. Syn. passing; performance
acting of a role or representation of a character in a play; passing of a law by a legislative body
ECPE Oral Exam Words Check 1st Group
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statue
sculpture representing a human or animal
E.g. A garden statue of Buddha was in a light finish approximately 110 cm high and 54 cm by 50 cm wide.
sculpture representing a human or animal
E.g. A garden statue of Buddha was in a light finish approximately 110 cm high and 54 cm by 50 cm wide.
steady
securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited
E.g. She took a new needle, waxed it carefully, threaded her needle with a steady hand.
securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited
E.g. She took a new needle, waxed it carefully, threaded her needle with a steady hand.
steak
slice of meat, typically beef, usually cut thick
E.g. Vegetables are not normally served with steak in this manner, but a green salad may follow.
slice of meat, typically beef, usually cut thick
E.g. Vegetables are not normally served with steak in this manner, but a green salad may follow.
steep
soak; make thoroughly wet
E.g. Be sure to steep the fabric in the dye bath for the full time prescribed.
soak; make thoroughly wet
E.g. Be sure to steep the fabric in the dye bath for the full time prescribed.
stem
stop flow of a liquid; make headway against
E.g. They all hoped that he managed to stem the rebellion in two weeks.
......stop flow of a liquid; make headway against
E.g. They all hoped that he managed to stem the rebellion in two weeks.
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