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 4000 Eiken Vocabulary List
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Preparing vocabulary for the Eiken Test (Grade Pre-1 and Grade 1) 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.

In addition to the vocabulary, we also provide online tools and exercises to support your studies, along with helpful tips and printable materials.

We organize these 4000 words into 14 groups. Group one is open to all visitors. The rest of the groups are only fully accessible to VIP users.
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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abbreviate
abbreviation
abnormal
aboard
abort
abortion
abrasive
absence
absent
absentee
absolute
absolutely
absorb
absorption
abstract
absurd
abundant
abuse
academic
academy
accelerate
acceleration
access
accessible
accident
accidental
accidentally
accompaniment
accompany
accomplish
accomplished
accomplishment
account
accountant
accounting
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abstract   Pronounce
a. theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
To him, hunger was an abstract concept; he had never missed a meal.
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abundant   Pronounce
a. plentiful; possessing riches or resources
At his immigration interview, Ivan listed his abundant reasons for coming to America: the hope of religious freedom and the prospect of employment.
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academic   Pronounce
a. related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to the scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an academic discussion.
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accelerate   Pronounce
v. move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
Demand for Taiwanese goods likely will accelerate from the second quarter, as strong Asian demand offsets the effects of a U.S. slowdown.
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access   Pronounce
n. approach; entry; entrance
The only access to the village is by boat.
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accident   Pronounce
n. an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event
Finding and maintaining happiness is a definite achievement and not an accident.
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aboard  Speak
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natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship; relationship by marriage
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relate to particular cause or source; ascribe; explain
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on a ship, train, plane, or other vehicles; in or into a group, organization, or business
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travel with; be associated with
abort  Speak
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official approbation; endorsement; an act of approving
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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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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
absence  Speak
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any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger
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govern; supervise; give or apply medications
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move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
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state of being absent; state of being away
accelerate  Speak
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exert; put into service; avail oneself to
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move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
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the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
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travel with; be associated with
agriculture  Speak
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
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the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
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travel with; be associated with
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yearly; each year; returning every year; year by year
ajar  Speak
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on a ship, train, plane, or other vehicles; in or into a group, organization, or business
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composition; a plan for how something will happen
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
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relate to particular cause or source; ascribe; explain
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n. something added on or attached generally nonessential or inferior


Spelling Word: adjunct
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n. progress; promotion;  forward step; improvement


Spelling Word: advancement
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a. confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming


Spelling Word: affirmative
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a. able to pay for


Spelling Word: affordable
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n. point or direct towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it


Spelling Word: aim
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n. one who engages in an art, science, study, or athletic activity as a pastime rather than as a profession


Spelling Word: amateur
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