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abbreviation   Speak
n.
shortening something by omitting parts of it
abrasive   Speak
a.
rubbing away; tending to grind down
adjoining   Speak
a. Syn. neighboring; adjacent
neighboring; being in contact at some point or line; joining to
ambivalent   Speak
a. Syn. mixed; contradictory
mixed; experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings
amends   Speak
n.
compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
amuse   Speak
v. Syn. absorb; distract; bewilder
occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive
aquamarine   Speak
a.
of bluish-green colour; of pale blue to light greenish blue
assumption   Speak
n. Syn. hypothesis; supposition
something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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 3000 ECPE Vocabulary - Quiz
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absolutely  Speak
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utterly; definitely
Exercise
study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts
Exercise
one who is absent or not in residence
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permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
accountable  Speak
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liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
Exercise
compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
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acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse
Exercise
motion sickness experienced while traveling by air
activate  Speak
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make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
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liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
Exercise
process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
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not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
airsickness  Speak
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unexpected; unforeseen
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offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
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secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
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motion sickness experienced while traveling by air
ambitious  Speak
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put in proper order; dispose in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose
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aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
Exercise
make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
Exercise
one who is absent or not in residence
antiseptic  Speak
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
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solidify; guarantee; convince
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substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
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do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
apology  Speak
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offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
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study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts
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put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
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acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse
arms  Speak
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wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
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unexpected; unforeseen
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preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
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weapons considered collectively; official symbols of a family
assure  Speak
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solidify; guarantee; convince
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additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
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study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts
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prove genuine; establish authenticity of
astounding  Speak
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surprising; shocking
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mechanical; automatic; accomplished without the intervention of a human operator
Exercise
solidify; guarantee; convince
Exercise
acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse
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a.
rubbing away; tending to grind down


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n.
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances


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a.
of or relating to or responsible for administration


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v. Syn. esteem; appreciate
regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at


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n.
state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate


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n. Syn. intelligence; talent
inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding


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a.
of bluish-green colour; of pale blue to light greenish blue


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a. Syn. capricious; impulse
randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle


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n. Syn. melody
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment


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n. Syn. armory
storage place for military equipment; stock of weapons


Spelling Word: arsenal