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IELTS
4000 IELTS Academic Words List Check 1st Group
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alignment
n.
arrangement; association; alliance
n.
arrangement; association; alliance
alike
a.
similar; in the same manner or to the same degree
a.
similar; in the same manner or to the same degree
alternation
n.
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
n.
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
aluminum
n.
silvery ductile metallic element
n.
silvery ductile metallic element
amazement
n.
wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
......n.
wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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stagger
v.
sway; walk as if unable to control one's movements
v.
sway; walk as if unable to control one's movements
stagnant
a.
not moving or flowing; lacking vitality or briskness; stale; dull
a.
not moving or flowing; lacking vitality or briskness; stale; dull
staple
n.
necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
n.
necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
starch
n.
naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits
n.
naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits
statesman
n.
one occupied with the affairs of government and influential in shaping policy
......n.
one occupied with the affairs of government and influential in shaping policy
500 IELTS Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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drama
/'drɑrmə/ n. Syn. play
play; literary work intended for theater
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years.
/'drɑrmə/ n. Syn. play
play; literary work intended for theater
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years.
duration
/djʊə'reɪʃə
/djʊə'reɪʃə
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.
economy
/ɪ'kɒnəmɪ/ n.
efficient use of resources; reduction in cost; specific type of economic system
The tribe's main economy is primitive agriculture and its wealth is sometimes counted in people as well as animals.
/ɪ'kɒnəmɪ/ n.
efficient use of resources; reduction in cost; specific type of economic system
The tribe's main economy is primitive agriculture and its wealth is sometimes counted in people as well as animals.
edit
/'ɛdɪt/ v.
revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange matter of, for publication
The fourth volume of Make magazine, which I edit, is now available on Amazon.
....../'ɛdɪt/ v.
revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange matter of, for publication
The fourth volume of Make magazine, which I edit, is now available on Amazon.
TOEFL
5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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plateau
n.
highland; upland; relatively flat highland
n.
highland; upland; relatively flat highland
platitude
n.
dullness; insipidity of thought; commonplace statement; lack of originality
n.
dullness; insipidity of thought; commonplace statement; lack of originality
platitudinous
a.
dull and tiresome; commonplace
a.
dull and tiresome; commonplace
pliable
a.
flexible; yielding; easily bent or shaped
a.
flexible; yielding; easily bent or shaped
pliant
a.
flexible; easily influenced; easily bent or flexed; pliable
......a.
flexible; easily influenced; easily bent or flexed; pliable
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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pretext
n.
excuse; something serving to conceal plans; the fictitious reason
n.
excuse; something serving to conceal plans; the fictitious reason
prior
a.
preceding in the order of time; former; previous
a.
preceding in the order of time; former; previous
procedure
n.
act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
n.
act or manner of moving forward; an act performed; steps taken in an action
procure
v.
bring into possession; cause to accrue to, or to come into possession of; cause to come
v.
bring into possession; cause to accrue to, or to come into possession of; cause to come
prodigal
a.
wasteful; reckless with money
......a.
wasteful; reckless with money
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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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.
ecclesiastic
/ɪkli:zɪ'æstɪk/ n.
minister or priest; cleric; one holding an office in the Christian ministry
This talented ecclesiastic is also responsible for restoration of the Church in Tlalpan, on the outskirts of the Federal District.
....../ɪkli:zɪ'æstɪk/ n.
minister or priest; cleric; one holding an office in the Christian ministry
This talented ecclesiastic is also responsible for restoration of the Church in Tlalpan, on the outskirts of the Federal District.
TOEFL Words with Synonyms Check 1st Group
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refute
/rɪ'fju:t/ v. Syn. disprove
disprove; prove to be false or incorrect
/rɪ'fju:t/ v. Syn. disprove
disprove; prove to be false or incorrect
reiterate
/ri:'ɪtəreɪt/ v.
say, state, or perform again or repeatedly
/ri:'ɪtəreɪt/ v.
say, state, or perform again or repeatedly
remunerative
/rɪ'mju:nərətɪv/ a. Syn. compensating; rewarding
compensating; rewarding; profitable or paying
/rɪ'mju:nərətɪv/ a. Syn. compensating; rewarding
compensating; rewarding; profitable or paying
renegade
/'rɛnɪgeɪd/ n. Syn. deserter; traitor
disloyal person; traitor or rebel
/'rɛnɪgeɪd/ n. Syn. deserter; traitor
disloyal person; traitor or rebel
reprisal
/rɪ'praɪzə
....../rɪ'praɪzə
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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salute
n. Syn. honor
give a sign of good will; compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow; honor
n. Syn. honor
give a sign of good will; compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow; honor
salvage
v. Syn. rescue
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use
v. Syn. rescue
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use
sanction
v. Syn. approve; ratify
give authorization or approval to something; penalize a state, especially for violating international law
v. Syn. approve; ratify
give authorization or approval to something; penalize a state, especially for violating international law
sanity
n.
condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind
n.
condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind
sarcasm
n. Syn. wit; satire
cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; form of humor by mocking with irony
......n. Syn. wit; satire
cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; form of humor by mocking with irony
Vocabulary for PTE Speaking Check 1st Group
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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
sector
particular aspect of life or activity; body of people who form part of society or economy
particular aspect of life or activity; body of people who form part of society or economy
security
freedom from risk or danger; safety
......freedom from risk or danger; safety
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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retract
v.
withdraw; take back; draw back or in
v.
withdraw; take back; draw back or in
retribution
n.
something justly deserved; recompense; compensation; punishment for offenses
n.
something justly deserved; recompense; compensation; punishment for offenses
retrospect
n.
review; look back upon; remember
n.
review; look back upon; remember
revenue
n.
money which returns from an investment; annual income; reward
n.
money which returns from an investment; annual income; reward
revoke
v.
void or annul by recalling, withdrawing, or reversing; cancel; retract
......v.
void or annul by recalling, withdrawing, or reversing; cancel; retract
Barron GRE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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interloper
intruder; one that interferes with affairs of others, often for selfish reasons
E.g.The merchant thought of his competitor as interloper who was stealing away his trade.
intruder; one that interferes with affairs of others, often for selfish reasons
E.g.The merchant thought of his competitor as interloper who was stealing away his trade.
interminable
being or seeming to be without an end; endless; tedious; continual
E.g.Although his speech lasted for only twenty minutes, it seemed interminable to his bored audience.
being or seeming to be without an end; endless; tedious; continual
E.g.Although his speech lasted for only twenty minutes, it seemed interminable to his bored audience.
intermittent
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
E.g.The outdoor wedding reception had to be moved indoors to avoid the intermittent showers that fell on and off all afternoon.
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
E.g.The outdoor wedding reception had to be moved indoors to avoid the intermittent showers that fell on and off all afternoon.
internecine
mutually destructive; equally devastating to both sides
E.g.Though it looked as though there was a victor, the internecine battle benefited no one.
mutually destructive; equally devastating to both sides
E.g.Though it looked as though there was a victor, the internecine battle benefited no one.
interregnum
temporary halting of usual operations of government or control; time between two reigns
E.g.The new king began his reign by restoring order that the lawless interregnum had destroyed.
......temporary halting of usual operations of government or control; time between two reigns
E.g.The new king began his reign by restoring order that the lawless interregnum had destroyed.
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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date
v.
mark the time of; assign a date to
v.
mark the time of; assign a date to
dawn
n. Syn. sunrise; morning; beginning; start
time each morning at which daylight first begins; beginning; start
n. Syn. sunrise; morning; beginning; start
time each morning at which daylight first begins; beginning; start
dawning
n. Syn. dawn
first light of day; first advent or appearance
n. Syn. dawn
first light of day; first advent or appearance
dazzle
v.
overpower with light; confuse the sight of by brilliance of light; bewilder or surprise with brilliancy
v.
overpower with light; confuse the sight of by brilliance of light; bewilder or surprise with brilliancy
deadly
a. Syn. fatal; lethal
fatal; lethal; causing or tending to cause death
......a. Syn. fatal; lethal
fatal; lethal; causing or tending to cause death
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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forerunner
n. Syn. predecessor; herald
predecessor; one who goes before or announces the coming of another
n. Syn. predecessor; herald
predecessor; one who goes before or announces the coming of another
forestall
v. Syn. prevent
prevent by taking action in advance
v. Syn. prevent
prevent by taking action in advance
foretell
v. Syn. predict; forecast
tell of or indicate beforehand; predict
v. Syn. predict; forecast
tell of or indicate beforehand; predict
forfeit
n. Syn. injury; wrong; mischief
something surrendered as punishment for crime or error
n. Syn. injury; wrong; mischief
something surrendered as punishment for crime or error
forge
n.
workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
......n.
workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
ECPE Oral Exam Words Check 1st Group
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sewer
waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews
E.g. A sewer is an artificial pipe or system used to remove human liquid waste and to provide drainage.
waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews
E.g. A sewer is an artificial pipe or system used to remove human liquid waste and to provide drainage.
sheer
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure
E.g. Wearing nothing but an almost sheer robe, Delilah draped herself against the very steep temple wall.
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure
E.g. Wearing nothing but an almost sheer robe, Delilah draped herself against the very steep temple wall.
shelter
structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
E.g. I undressed hastily, and sought shelter from cold and darkness in my crib.
structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
E.g. I undressed hastily, and sought shelter from cold and darkness in my crib.
shock
unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
E.g. The shot of the girl standing in shock is one of the most disturbing scenes you'll witness.
unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
E.g. The shot of the girl standing in shock is one of the most disturbing scenes you'll witness.
siege
seat, especially a royal seat; throne; rank; grade; sitting before a fortified place; surrounding or investing of a place by army
E.g. To me the most alarming feature of the siege is short rations.
......seat, especially a royal seat; throne; rank; grade; sitting before a fortified place; surrounding or investing of a place by army
E.g. To me the most alarming feature of the siege is short rations.
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