ECPE Oral Exam Words
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check 
stop motion; curb or restrain
E.g. "Young man," she said, "you'd better check your temper.".
E.g. "Young man," she said, "you'd better check your temper.".
concept
something formed in the mind; thought or notion
E.g. The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
E.g. The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
consult
seek advice or information of; take into account; consider
E.g. I will consult with our friends, but it's going to be what's in the interests of our country first and foremost.
E.g. I will consult with our friends, but it's going to be what's in the interests of our country first and foremost.
dawn
time each morning at which daylight first begins; beginning; start
E.g. When I again unclosed my eyes, a loud bell was ringing; day had not yet begun to dawn, and a rush light or two burned in the room.
E.g. When I again unclosed my eyes, a loud bell was ringing; day had not yet begun to dawn, and a rush light or two burned in the room.
declare
state clearly; make known formally or officially
E.g. A distinct and near voice said, "The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment."
E.g. A distinct and near voice said, "The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment."
deposit
money given as a guarantee or security
E.g. In the meantime, she could keep the $400,000 in a secure investment such as a term deposit or money market fund.
E.g. In the meantime, she could keep the $400,000 in a secure investment such as a term deposit or money market fund.
global
worldwide; international; having the shape of a globe
E.g. President Putin has said that Russia has not yet decided whether to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, the treaty aimed at reducing global warming.
E.g. President Putin has said that Russia has not yet decided whether to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, the treaty aimed at reducing global warming.
grand
large and impressive in size, scope, or extent
E.g. Alice had no idea what Latitude was, or Longitude either, but thought they were nice grand words to say.
E.g. Alice had no idea what Latitude was, or Longitude either, but thought they were nice grand words to say.
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analogy
 | substitute; trade in; give in return for something received |
| similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity |
| stop considering; end employment or service of; discharge; refuse to accept or recognize |
| technique or means; instrument; machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks |
anthem
| song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty |
| union of parts in a whole; a coordinated outfit or costume; a coordinated set of furniture |
| state clearly; make known formally or officially |
| small room on a ship or boat where people sleep |
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bulb
| lacking responsiveness or alertness; intellectually weak or obtuse |
| sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog |
| move suddenly and rapidly |
| rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball |
cling
| sell at artificially low prices; throw away as refuse |
| hold fast or adhere to something; stick together and resist separation; remain emotionally |
| a group of people within hearing; crowd seeing a stage performance |
| state of being suitable |
convenience
| rumor; malicious report about other people; light informal conversation for social occasions |
| special group delegated to consider some matter |
| state of being suitable |
| shield away from; prevent |
custom
| three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides; cubicle, used for work or study |
| state of being suitable |
| special group delegated to consider some matter |
| tradition; practice followed by people of a particular group or region |
device
| technique or means; instrument; machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks |
| support; sustain; carry; have; yield; give birth; hold up or support |
| small room on a ship or boat where people sleep |
| stream; flow; up-to-date; present |
dismiss
| stop considering; end employment or service of; discharge; refuse to accept or recognize |
| one that corresponds exactly to another, especially an original; identical copy; facsimile |
| something given or received as payment as for a service or loss or injury |
| lacking vigor, force, or effectiveness; faint; frail |
disrupt
| shield away from; prevent |
| upset; throw into confusion or disorder |
| very great in size, extent, number, or degrees; huge; massive |
| tradition; practice followed by people of a particular group or region |
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[Esc] sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
[Esc] action of trying at something
[Esc] unmarried men; the first or lowest academic degree conferred by universities and colleges
[Esc] support; sustain; carry; have; yield; give birth; hold up or support
[Esc] stop; terminate; put an end to; discontinue
[Esc] talk without exchanging too much information; informal conversation
[Esc] volume; something contained; material, including text and images
[Esc] urgently needed; absolutely necessary; essential; acute; crucial; decisive
[Esc] remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
[Esc] show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove