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Preparing vocabulary for the Duolingo English Test (DET) is a smart move! Since vocabulary plays a huge role in all parts of the exam (Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking), here’s a focused vocabulary to help you build and remember the right words effectively.

In addition to the vocabulary, we also provide online tools and exercises to support your studies, along with helpful tips and printable materials.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abbreviate
abide
ablaze
aboard
abolish
abolition
abolitionist
abound
abrupt
absent
absentee
absenteeism
absolute
absorb
absorption
absurd
absurdity
abundant
abundantly
abuse
abut
academic
academician
accelerate
acceleration
accessibility
accessible
accessory
accident
accidentally
acclaim
accommodate
accompaniment
accompanying
accomplish
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announce   Pronounce
v. herald; give out; proclaim; make known publicly
Finance minister Sinha will announce an extra tax to ease the financial pain in his annual budget speech.
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announcer   Pronounce
n. one who proclaims a message publicly
I'm pretty sure that the announcer is the voice of Jodi Benson.
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annoying   Pronounce
a. bothersome; troublesome; irritating
Please tell us how to get rid of the annoying windows alert balloons.
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anomaly   Pronounce
n. irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
No doubt, this anomaly is the result of the uncertain international environment and high-interest rates.
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antedate   Pronounce
v. be earlier in time; go back further
It is up to a claimant to ask the Commission to antedate a claim.
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anthology   Pronounce
n. book of literary selections by various authors
The late Isaac Asimov compiled this anthology of science fiction.
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adverse  Speak
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draw to, or cause to tend to; engage or fix, as the mind, attention; invite or allure
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in a competent, capable manner; in an apt or suitable manner
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eager; keen; worried; uneasy, and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter
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in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
adversely  Speak
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negatively; in an adverse manner; oppositely; inimically; offensively; unfortunately
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a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
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flexible; becoming or being made suitable to a particular situation or use
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eager; keen; worried; uneasy, and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter
advocate  Speak
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on a ship, train, plane, or other vehicles; in or into a group, organization, or business
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one that argues for a cause; supporter or defender
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several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
amendment  Speak
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a violent attack; an onslaught
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of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small
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a change or changes made to the words of a text; revision
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a sportsman; one who contended for a prize in public games
analogy  Speak
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the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
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displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
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something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
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branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
annoying  Speak
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achieve or accomplish; gain
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close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
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flexible; becoming or being made suitable to a particular situation or use
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bothersome; troublesome; irritating
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n. indictment; charge of wrongdoing that is made against a person or other party


Spelling Word: accusation
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v. proceed; move forward; improve; moving forward


Spelling Word: advance
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n. arrangement; association; alliance


Spelling Word: alignment
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a. aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement


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n. moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely


Spelling Word: amble
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n. acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse


Spelling Word: apology
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