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3000 ECPE Vocabulary (A)

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abbreviate
abbreviation
abnormal
aboard
abort
abrasion
abrasive
abrupt
absence
absentee
absolute
absolutely
absorb
absorption
abstract
absurd
abundance
abundant
abuse
academic
accelerate
accelerated
accessory
accidental
accommodate
accompany
accomplished
accountable
accountant
accounting
accumulate
accuracy
accurate
achieve
acid
acidic
acidity
acquaintance
acquire
acquisition
activate
actual
actually
actuate
acumen
acupuncture
acute
adapt
adaptation
addict
adequate
adhere
adhesive
adjoining
adjunct
adjustment
administer
administration
administrative
administrator
admire
admission
admit
advancement
adventure
adventurer
adventurous
adversely
adversity
advertise
advocate
aerodynamics
affected
affective
affinity
afflict
afford
aggravate
aggregation
agile
agility
agony
agreeable
agriculture
ailment
aim
aircraft
airsickness
akin
alchemy
alder
alert
alienate
alike
allegation
allegiance
alliteration
allowance
alloy
allude
alone
alongside
alter
alteration
alternate
alternately
alternation
alternative
altitude
aluminum
amateur
amaze
amazement
ambience
ambitious
ambivalence
ambivalent
amble
amenable
amends
amenity
ammunition
amnesia
amount
ample
amuse
analogy
analysis
anarchist
anchor
anecdote
anesthetic
angular
announcer
annoy
annual
annually
anthem
anthropology
antibiotic
anticipate
anticipation
antiquate
antiquated
antique
antiquity
antiseptic
apology
apparent
appendix
applaud
appointment
appreciation
apprentice
approval
approve
apt
aptitude
aquamarine
aquarium
arbitrary
arboreal
arc
arch
archaeological
archaeology
architect
architectural
archives
arena
aria
arise
arithmetic
armor
armored
arms
arrange
array
arsenal
artery
articulate
artificial
artillery
artisan
ascent
aspect
assassination
assemble
assess
asset
assign
assignment
associate
association
assorted
assortment
assume
assumption
assurance
assure
astonish
astonishing
astounding
astronomy
astute
asylum
asymmetrical
atheist
athlete
atlas
atomic
atomization
atrophy
attach
attack
attempt
attendance
attendant
attribute
audible
audience
audit
audition
auditorium
augment
aurora
authentic
authenticate
author
authorize
autobiographical
automated
automatic
automobile
automotive
autonomous
avalanche
avenue
average
averse
avert
aviator
avocation
avoid
awareness
axis
Word and Definition List
abbreviate   Speak
v. Syn. shorten
make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
abbreviation   Speak
n.
shortening something by omitting parts of it
abnormal   Speak
a. Syn. anomalous; unusual
unusual; not typical; not normal
aboard   Speak
ad.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle; in or into a group, organization, or business
abort   Speak
v. Syn. failure; terminate
stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
abrasion   Speak
n. Syn. scratch; friction
scratch; friction
abrasive   Speak
a.
rubbing away; tending to grind down
abrupt   Speak
a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
absence   Speak
n.
state of being absent; state of being away
absentee   Speak
n.
one who is absent or not in residence
absolute   Speak
a. Syn. complete; certain
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
absolutely   Speak
ad. Syn. utterly; definitely
utterly; definitely
absorb   Speak
v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
absorption   Speak
n. Syn. assimilation; reception
process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
abstract   Speak
a. Syn. theoretical; abstruse
theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
absurd   Speak
a. Syn. preposterous; ridiculous; foolish
preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
abundance   Speak
n. Syn. profusion; richness
great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
abundant   Speak
a. Syn. plentiful
plentiful; possessing riches or resources
abuse   Speak
n. Syn. misuse
improper use or handling; misuse
academic   Speak
a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
accelerate   Speak
v. Syn. speed; hasten
move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
accelerated   Speak
a. Syn. rapid
rapid; caused to move faster
accessory   Speak
n. Syn. adjunct; appendage
additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
accidental   Speak
a. Syn. unexpected; unforeseen
unexpected; unforeseen
accommodate   Speak
v. Syn. adapt; oblige
do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
accompany   Speak
v.
travel with; be associated with
accomplished   Speak
a. Syn. skilled; experienced
skilled; experienced; having many social graces; polished or refined
accountable   Speak
a.
liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
accountant   Speak
n.
one who maintains and audits business accounts
accounting   Speak
n.
system that provides quantitative information about finances
accumulate   Speak
v. Syn. collect
pile up; collect; mount up; increase
accuracy   Speak
n.
quality of nearness to the truth or the true value
accurate   Speak
a. Syn. precise; correct
capable of providing a correct reading or measurement; performing with care and precision
achieve   Speak
v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill
acid   Speak
n.
sour; water-soluble compounds having a sour taste; quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful
acidic   Speak
a.
tasting sour like acid; being or containing an acid
acidity   Speak
n.
pH values below 7; taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth
acquaintance   Speak
n.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
acquire   Speak
v. Syn. obtain; gain
gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system
acquisition   Speak
n. Syn. acquirement; attainment
act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
activate   Speak
v. Syn. encourage; stimulate
make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
actual   Speak
a. Syn. true; real
true; real; being, existing, or acting at the present moment; current
actually   Speak
ad. Syn. truly; really
truly; really; in fact
actuate   Speak
v. Syn. motivate; activate
put into motion or action; activate
acumen   Speak
n. Syn. acuteness; insight
mental keenness; quickness of perception
acupuncture   Speak
n.
treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
acute   Speak
a. Syn. keen; sharp
quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
adapt   Speak
v. Syn. alter; modify
make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
adaptation   Speak
n. Syn. modification; adjustment
modification; alteration or adjustment in structure or habits
addict   Speak
v.
cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
adequate   Speak
a. Syn. sufficient; enough
sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
adhere   Speak
v. Syn. stick; bond
stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
adhesive   Speak
a. Syn. sticky; glutinous
sticky; glutinous; tending to persist
adjoining   Speak
a. Syn. neighboring; adjacent
neighboring; being in contact at some point or line; joining to
adjunct   Speak
n. Syn. addition; accessory
something added on or attached generally nonessential or inferior
adjustment   Speak
n.
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
administer   Speak
v. Syn. govern; supervise
govern; supervise; give or apply medications
administration   Speak
n. Syn. management; supervision; executive
management; supervision; people who are in charge for management; activity of government for powers and duties
administrative   Speak
a.
of or relating to or responsible for administration
administrator   Speak
n.
one who manages a government agency or department
admire   Speak
v. Syn. esteem; appreciate
regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at
admission   Speak
n. Syn. admittance; entrance; access
act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
admit   Speak
v.
permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
advancement   Speak
n. Syn. progress; promotion
progress; promotion; forward step; improvement
adventure   Speak
n. Syn. risk; venture
something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger
adventurer   Speak
n.
one who enjoys exciting, dangerous activities, often in foreign countries
adventurous   Speak
a. Syn. valiant; venturesome
valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures
adversely   Speak
ad. Syn. negatively; detrimentally
negatively; in an adverse manner; oppositely; inimically; offensively; unfortunately
adversity   Speak
n. Syn. poverty; misfortune
state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
advertise   Speak
v. Syn. notify
give notice to; inform or apprise; make known; give public notice of
advocate   Speak
v. Syn. urge; support
speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
aerodynamics   Speak
n.
study of how objects move through the air or water
affected   Speak
a. Syn. artificial; pretended
speaking or behaving in artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
affective   Speak
a. Syn. sentimental
sentimental; emotional; emotionally charged
affinity   Speak
n. Syn. kinship
natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship; relationship by marriage
afflict   Speak
v. Syn. plague; suffer; torment
cause pain, suffering or distress
afford   Speak
v. Syn. pay; risk
pay; provide; have the financial means for; bear the cost of
aggravate   Speak
v. Syn. worsen; exacerbate
worsen; make worse or more troublesome
aggregation   Speak
n.
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
agile   Speak
a. Syn. nimble; brisk
moving quickly and lightly; mentally quick
agility   Speak
n.
mentally quick; moving quickly and lightly
agony   Speak
n.
extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
agreeable   Speak
a. Syn. pleasing; acceptable
ready to consent or submit; acceptable
agriculture   Speak
n.
practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
ailment   Speak
n. Syn. sickness; illness; affliction
sickness; illness; affliction
aim   Speak
n. Syn. objective; object; plan
point or direct towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
aircraft   Speak
n.
vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon
airsickness   Speak
n.
motion sickness experienced while traveling by air
akin   Speak
a. Syn. related; similar
of the same kin; related by blood
alchemy   Speak
n.
medieval chemistry; magical or mysterious power or process of transforming
alder   Speak
n.
north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and cone like fruit
alert   Speak
n.
warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alienate   Speak
v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
alike   Speak
a. Syn. similar; resembling
similar; in the same manner or to the same degree
allegation   Speak
n.
suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong
allegiance   Speak
n. Syn. loyalty; fidelity
loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
alliteration   Speak
n.
repetition of beginning sound in poetry
allowance   Speak
n. Syn. authorization; permission
approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
alloy   Speak
n. Syn. mixture; amalgam
mixture; combination of diverse things
allude   Speak
v. Syn. imply; refer
refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion
alone   Speak
a. Syn. solitary; by oneself
solitary; by oneself
alongside   Speak
ad.
along or by the side; side by side with
alter   Speak
v. Syn. modify; change; convert
modify; cause to change; make different; convert
alteration   Speak
n. Syn. renovation; change
passage from one form or state to another; change
alternate   Speak
a. Syn. substitute
happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
alternately   Speak
ad.
one after another; succeeding by turns
alternation   Speak
n.
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
alternative   Speak
a.
one of two or more things, ideas or courses of action that may be used; option; choice
altitude   Speak
n. Syn. elevation; height
elevation especially above sea level; height
aluminum   Speak
n.
silvery ductile metallic element
amateur   Speak
a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
amaze   Speak
v. Syn. stun; astonish; shock
astonish; affect with wonder
amazement   Speak
n. Syn. wonder; surprise
wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
ambience   Speak
n. Syn. environment; atmosphere
particular environment or surrounding influence; atmosphere of environment
ambitious   Speak
a. Syn. aspiring; enterprising
aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
ambivalence   Speak
n.
state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate
ambivalent   Speak
a. Syn. mixed; contradictory
mixed; experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings
amble   Speak
n. Syn. stroll
moving at an easy pace; walk slowly or leisurely
amenable   Speak
a. Syn. responsible; accountable
responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
amends   Speak
n.
compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
amenity   Speak
n.
pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
ammunition   Speak
n. Syn. weapon
military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
amnesia   Speak
n.
partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
amount   Speak
n. Syn. quantity; sum
total of two or more quantities; aggregate; sum
ample   Speak
a. Syn. abundant
more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large
amuse   Speak
v. Syn. absorb; distract; bewilder
occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive
analogy   Speak
n. Syn. similarity; parallelism
similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
analysis   Speak
n. Syn. study; investigation
study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts
anarchist   Speak
n. Syn. rebel
person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority
anchor   Speak
v. Syn. fasten
secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
anecdote   Speak
n. Syn. episode; story
short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography
anesthetic   Speak
n.
substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
angular   Speak
a.
sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner
announcer   Speak
n.
one who proclaims a message publicly
annoy   Speak
v. Syn. disturb; irritate
disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate
annual   Speak
a.
occurring or payable every year
annually   Speak
ad. Syn. yearly
yearly; each year; returning every year; year by year
anthem   Speak
n. Syn. song; hymn
song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty
anthropology   Speak
n.
social science that studies origins and social relationships of human beings
antibiotic   Speak
a. Syn. antibacterial
of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections
anticipate   Speak
v. Syn. expect; predict
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
anticipation   Speak
n. Syn. expectation
something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
antiquate   Speak
v.
make obsolete or old-fashioned
antiquated   Speak
a. Syn. obsolete; antique; aged
too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
antique   Speak
a. Syn. old; archaic; ancient
old; belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period
antiquity   Speak
n. Syn. relic
ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages; extreme oldness
antiseptic   Speak
n. Syn. bactericide; germicide
substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
apology   Speak
n. Syn. regret
acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse
apparent   Speak
a. Syn. visible
capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye
appendix   Speak
n. Syn. appendage; adjunct; concomitant
something appended or added
applaud   Speak
v. Syn. clap; acclaim
acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
appointment   Speak
n. Syn. arrangement
act of putting a person into a non-elective position; arrangement
appreciation   Speak
n. Syn. recognition; taste
recognition; taste; judgment or opinion, especially a favorable one
apprentice   Speak
n.
works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
approval   Speak
n. Syn. sanction; endorsement
official approbation; endorsement; act of approving
approve   Speak
v. Syn. ratify
ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of
apt   Speak
a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
aptitude   Speak
n. Syn. intelligence; talent
inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
aquamarine   Speak
a.
of bluish-green colour; of pale blue to light greenish blue
aquarium   Speak
n.
tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
arbitrary   Speak
a. Syn. capricious; impulse
randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
arboreal   Speak
a.
tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees
arc   Speak
n.
continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
arch   Speak
n.
any part of a curved line
archaeological   Speak
a.
related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
archaeology   Speak
n.
study of artifacts and relics of early mankind
architect   Speak
n.
one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
architectural   Speak
a.
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
archives   Speak
n.
public records; place where public records are kept
arena   Speak
n.
playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
aria   Speak
n. Syn. melody
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
arise   Speak
v. Syn. spring
come up from a lower to a higher position; come above the horizon; spring up; come into action
arithmetic   Speak
n.
theory of numerical calculations
armor   Speak
n. Syn. shield
shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
armored   Speak
a.
protected by armor; provided with protective covering
arms   Speak
n. Syn. weapon
weapons considered collectively; official symbols of a family
arrange   Speak
v. Syn. plan; schedule
put in proper order; dispose in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose
array   Speak
v. Syn. marshal
set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
arsenal   Speak
n. Syn. armory
storage place for military equipment; stock of weapons
artery   Speak
n.
one of the vessels or tubes which carry either venous or arterial blood from the heart; major transit corridor
articulate   Speak
a. Syn. effective; distinct
expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
artificial   Speak
a. Syn. unreal
made by humans; produced rather than natural.
artillery   Speak
n.
large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons
artisan   Speak
n.
manually skilled worker; craftsman, as opposed to artist
ascent   Speak
n.
upward slope or grade; movement upward
aspect   Speak
n. Syn. respect; facet
distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind
assassination   Speak
n.
act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; murder of public figure by surprise attack
assemble   Speak
v. Syn. gather
put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
assess   Speak
v. Syn. estimate; judge
estimate value; judge worth of something
asset   Speak
n. Syn. properties; advantage
properties; advantage; useful or valuable quality
assign   Speak
v. Syn. appoint; allot
appoint; allot; make over; point out authoritatively or exactly
assignment   Speak
n. Syn. task; job
task given to students; job; distribution; appointment
associate   Speak
v. Syn. pertain; connect
connect or join together; combine
association   Speak
n. Syn. alliance; connection
connection, whether of persons of things; union of persons in a company or society for some particular purpose
assorted   Speak
a. Syn. varied; miscellaneous
varied; miscellaneous
assortment   Speak
n. Syn. variety; conglomerate
variety; collection containing a variety of sorts of things
assume   Speak
v. Syn. suppose; presume
suppose; presume; take on; bear
assumption   Speak
n. Syn. hypothesis; supposition
something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
assurance   Speak
n. Syn. certainty; confidence; insurance; guaranty
promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
assure   Speak
v. Syn. solidify; guarantee; convince
solidify; guarantee; convince
astonish   Speak
v. Syn. surprise; shock
surprise; shock
astonishing   Speak
a. Syn. astounding; miraculous
very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; surprising greatly
astounding   Speak
a.
surprising; shocking
astronomy   Speak
n.
branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
astute   Speak
a. Syn. shrewd
wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
asylum   Speak
n. Syn. protection
place of refuge or shelter; protection
asymmetrical   Speak
a. Syn. unbalanced; uneven
unbalanced; uneven
atheist   Speak
n. Syn. nonbeliever
nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god
athlete   Speak
n.
sports man; one who contended for prize in public games
atlas   Speak
n.
a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
atomic   Speak
a.
of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small
atomization   Speak
n.
act of reducing to atoms, or very minute particles
atrophy   Speak
n. Syn. shrinkage
wasting away; decrease in size; reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease
attach   Speak
v. Syn. fasten; annex
fasten; annex; be in contact with
attack   Speak
n.
offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
attempt   Speak
n. Syn. try; endeavor; effort
action of trying at something
attendance   Speak
n.
act of being present
attendant   Speak
n. Syn. aide; servant
aide; servant; accompanying; person who participates in a meeting
attribute   Speak
v. Syn. ascribe; explain
relate to particular cause or source; ascribe; explain
audible   Speak
a. Syn. perceptible; discernible
perceptible; heard or perceptible by the ear
audience   Speak
n. Syn. spectator; viewer
a group of people within hearing; crowd seeing a stage performance
audit   Speak
n.
examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
audition   Speak
v. Syn. test
take part in a trial performance; evaluate in a trial performance
auditorium   Speak
n.
area of theater or concert hall where audience sits
augment   Speak
v. Syn. increase
make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
aurora   Speak
n.
the first light of day; an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force
authentic   Speak
a. Syn. genuine; real; valid; trustworthy
not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
authenticate   Speak
v. Syn. verify; confirm
prove genuine; establish authenticity of
author   Speak
n.
beginner, former, or first mover of anything; creator; originator; one who composes or writes book or composer
authorize   Speak
v. Syn. empower; sanction
empower; give permission for; sanction
autobiographical   Speak
a.
of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life
automated   Speak
a. Syn. mechanical; automatic
mechanical; automatic; accomplished without the intervention of a human operator
automatic   Speak
a. Syn. automated; mechanized; involuntary
mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
automobile   Speak
n.
self-propelled vehicle suitable for use on street or roadway
automotive   Speak
a.
of or relating to motor vehicles; moving by itself; self-propelling
autonomous   Speak
a.
self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
avalanche   Speak
n.
great mass of falling snow and ice
avant-garde   Speak
n. Syn. vanguard
radically new or original; cutting edge
avenue   Speak
n.
way or opening for entrance or exit place; passage by which a place may be reached; broad street
average   Speak
a. Syn. typical; mediocre
typical; mean; achieve or reach on average
averse   Speak
a. Syn. reluctant; disinclined; unwilling
reluctant; disinclined; turned away or backward; unwilling
avert   Speak
v. Syn. prevent
prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
aviator   Speak
n.
someone who operates an aircraft
avocation   Speak
n.
person's regular business or occupation; hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit
avoid   Speak
v. Syn. shun; prevent
shield away from; prevent
awareness   Speak
n. Syn. realization; consciousness
realization; consciousness; having knowledge of
axis   Speak
n. Syn. shaft; pivot
the center around which something rotates; pivot