3000 ECPE Vocabulary

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throw with violence or haste; break, as by throwing or by collision; form or sketch rapidly
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of tens; numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
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state of dishonor; bring shame or dishonor upon
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mental disorder marked by confusion
dedicate  Speak Example sentences
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set apart for a deity or for special purposes; devote; consecrate
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collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval
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remote from civilization; left desolate or empty; abandoned
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represent in a picture or sculpture; portray in words; describe
defend  Speak Example sentences
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measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length; size; aspect; element
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characterize; differentiate; recognize
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provide written evidence; record in detail
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make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm
depart  Speak Example sentences
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act of making or arriving at a decision; putting an end to; termination
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take off; leave; set out
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barrier to prevent the flow of liquid, especially built across a water course
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set apart for a deity or for special purposes; devote; consecrate
dependent  Speak Example sentences
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protection from harm
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show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
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relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
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formal, lengthy discussion of a subject; verbal exchange; conversation
derivative  Speak Example sentences
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length of time something lasts
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protection from harm
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cleansing agent; substance that acts similarly to soap
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unoriginal; derived from another source
designate  Speak Example sentences
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show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
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indicate or specify; point out; assign a name or title to
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set apart; distinguish; perceive or show difference in or between
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relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
determination  Speak Example sentences
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represent in a picture or sculpture; portray in words; describe
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overpower with light; confuse the sight of by brilliance of light; bewilder or surprise with brilliancy
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act of making or arriving at a decision; putting an end to; termination
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willingness to carry out the wishes of others; great respect
detest  Speak Example sentences
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dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
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reduce level; lower grade of something
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as it ought to be; properly; regularly
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of tens; numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten
differentiate  Speak Example sentences
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formal, lengthy discussion of a subject; verbal exchange; conversation
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set apart; distinguish; perceive or show difference in or between
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remote from civilization; left desolate or empty; abandoned
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cleansing agent; substance that acts similarly to soap