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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.

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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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alter   Pronounce
v. modify; cause to change; make different; convert
In public, neither Mr. Blair's visit nor the regional summit in Nepal has done anything to alter India's position on dialogue with Pakistan.
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alternate   Pronounce
v. occur successively; pass back and forth from one state, action, or place to another
Please alternate light and dark squares to form a pattern.
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altitude   Pronounce
n. elevation especially above sea level; height
The high desert plains are beautiful and have a more temperate climate, but altitude is a health problem for some people.
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amaze   Pronounce
v. astonish; affect with wonder
Archaeologists amaze that such a fragile ancient document could have survived for so long and that it was then discovered as it could so easily have been overlooked.
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ambience   Pronounce
n. particular environment or surrounding influence; an atmosphere of the environment
A certain ambience is lost when you choose a tampon over a cocktail glass at a party.
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ambitious   Pronounce
a. aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
After news of Rupert Murdoch's ambitious move, the company's share value rose rapidly, opening at 37 dollars and 12 cents and going up to 57 dollars and 28 cents.
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abandon  Speak
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lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
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very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; surprising greatly
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arrangement; association; alliance
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of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small
addictive  Speak
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something you cannot stop taking once you have started
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fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
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self-propelled vehicle suitable for use on street or roadway
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affect with wonder; surprise; shock
affirm  Speak
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state something as true; assert; confirm
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keeping away from or preventing from happening
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very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; surprising greatly
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aspiration; a strong wish to achieve something
akin  Speak
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of the same kin; related by blood
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
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achievement; fulfillment; something that is successful
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instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink
alloy  Speak
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combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
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something you cannot stop taking once you have started
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arrangement; association; alliance
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medieval chemistry; magical or mysterious power or process of transforming
announce  Speak
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
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burning; radiant; bright; keenly excited; resembling flame in brilliance or color
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greedy; eager for; marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
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herald; give out; proclaim; make known publicly
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v. applaud; announce with great approval


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v. cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to


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v. govern; supervise; give or apply medications


Spelling Word: administer
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n. management; supervision; people who are in charge of management; the activity of government for powers and duties


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v. accept; take on; raise; take into one's family


Spelling Word: adopt
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n. confederate; partner; collaborator


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