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IELTS
4000 IELTS Academic Words List Check 1st Group
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announcement
n.
formal public statement; an act of making known publicly
n.
formal public statement; an act of making known publicly
announcer
n.
one who proclaims a message publicly
n.
one who proclaims a message publicly
annually
ad.
yearly; each year; returning every year; year by year
ad.
yearly; each year; returning every year; year by year
antagonist
n.
one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
n.
one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
anxious
a.
eager; keen; worried; uneasy, and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter
......a.
eager; keen; worried; uneasy, and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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registrar
n.
one who registers; a recorder; a keeper of records
n.
one who registers; a recorder; a keeper of records
regulate
v.
impose regulations; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
v.
impose regulations; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
rehabilitate
v.
restore to proper condition; help to re-adapt, as to the former state of health or good repute
v.
restore to proper condition; help to re-adapt, as to the former state of health or good repute
reimburse
v.
pay back for some expense incurred
v.
pay back for some expense incurred
reinforce
v.
give more force or effectiveness to; strengthen; enhance
......v.
give more force or effectiveness to; strengthen; enhance
500 IELTS Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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data
/'deɪtə, 'dɑrtə/;/'dætə/ n.
collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
Now that data is required from around the world, the IEA must obtain them from a wide variety of sources.
/'deɪtə, 'dɑrtə/;/'dætə/ n.
collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
Now that data is required from around the world, the IEA must obtain them from a wide variety of sources.
debate
/dɪ'beɪt/ n. Syn. argument
discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
Robert Potts, who recently retired as chancellor at Arkansas State University, witnessed the nickname debate in two states.
/dɪ'beɪt/ n. Syn. argument
discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
Robert Potts, who recently retired as chancellor at Arkansas State University, witnessed the nickname debate in two states.
decade
/'dɛkeɪd/ n.
a group of ten, especially a period of ten years
This decade is the time to fully embrace diversity and demonstrate equal rights to all Americans in this country.
/'dɛkeɪd/ n.
a group of ten, especially a period of ten years
This decade is the time to fully embrace diversity and demonstrate equal rights to all Americans in this country.
decline
/dɪ'klaɪn/ n. Syn. deterioration; decay
change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state
Dustan has a record of switching sides when convenient, and there are many Taliban supporters who would do likewise if the fortunes of the puritan militia are on the decline.
/dɪ'klaɪn/ n. Syn. deterioration; decay
change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state
Dustan has a record of switching sides when convenient, and there are many Taliban supporters who would do likewise if the fortunes of the puritan militia are on the decline.
deduce
/dɪ'dju:s/ v.
lead forth; reach a conclusion by reasoning; trace the origin or derivation of
Our investors deduce from the figures that the report shows.
....../dɪ'dju:s/ v.
lead forth; reach a conclusion by reasoning; trace the origin or derivation of
Our investors deduce from the figures that the report shows.
TOEFL
5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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pollinator
n.
an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another
n.
an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another
polygonal
a.
having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons
a.
having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons
pore
v.
gaze intently; stare; scrutinize; read or study carefully and attentively
v.
gaze intently; stare; scrutinize; read or study carefully and attentively
porous
a.
full of pores; able to absorb fluids; full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through
a.
full of pores; able to absorb fluids; full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through
portend
v.
foretell; serve as an omen or a warning of; indicate by prediction
......v.
foretell; serve as an omen or a warning of; indicate by prediction
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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propriety
n.
fitness; correct conduct; quality of being proper; appropriateness
n.
fitness; correct conduct; quality of being proper; appropriateness
proscribe
v.
command against; banish; not allow something
v.
command against; banish; not allow something
prostrate
v.
put or throw flat with face down; cause to lie flat
v.
put or throw flat with face down; cause to lie flat
provenance
n.
place of origin; source; provenience
n.
place of origin; source; provenience
provisional
a.
temporary; provided for present need only
......a.
temporary; provided for present need only
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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erratic
/ɪ'rætɪk/ a. Syn. odd; unpredictable
no fixed or regular course; wandering
State Senate Minority Leader, a Democrat, accused him of engaging in erratic behavior.
/ɪ'rætɪk/ a. Syn. odd; unpredictable
no fixed or regular course; wandering
State Senate Minority Leader, a Democrat, accused him of engaging in erratic behavior.
erudite
/'ɛru:daɪt/ a. Syn. learned; scholarly
learned; scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books
Though his fellow students thought him erudite, Paul knew he would have to spend many years in serious study before he could consider himself a scholar.
/'ɛru:daɪt/ a. Syn. learned; scholarly
learned; scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books
Though his fellow students thought him erudite, Paul knew he would have to spend many years in serious study before he could consider himself a scholar.
esoteric
/i:soʊ'tɛrɪk/ a. Syn. mysterious
hard to understand; known only in a particular group
The New Yorker short stories often include esoteric allusions to obscure people and events.
/i:soʊ'tɛrɪk/ a. Syn. mysterious
hard to understand; known only in a particular group
The New Yorker short stories often include esoteric allusions to obscure people and events.
exceptionable
/ɪk'sɛpʃə
/ɪk'sɛpʃə
exculpate
/'ɛkskʌlpeɪt/ v.
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
The court will exculpate him of the crime after the real criminal confesses.
....../'ɛkskʌlpeɪt/ v.
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
The court will exculpate him of the crime after the real criminal confesses.
TOEFL Words with Synonyms Check 1st Group
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rue
/ru:/ v. Syn. regret; lament; mourn
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
/ru:/ v. Syn. regret; lament; mourn
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
sacrosanct
/'sækroʊsæŋkt/ a. Syn. inviolable
regarded as sacred and inviolable
/'sækroʊsæŋkt/ a. Syn. inviolable
regarded as sacred and inviolable
sagacious
/sə'geɪʃəs/ a. Syn. perceptive; shrewd
perceptive; shrewd; having insight
/sə'geɪʃəs/ a. Syn. perceptive; shrewd
perceptive; shrewd; having insight
sagacity
/sə'gæsətɪ/ n.
quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment; shrewdness
/sə'gæsətɪ/ n.
quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment; shrewdness
sanctimonious
/sæŋktɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. hypocritical
excessively or hypocritically pious; possessing sanctity; sacred; holy; saintly; religious
....../sæŋktɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. hypocritical
excessively or hypocritically pious; possessing sanctity; sacred; holy; saintly; religious
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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surpass
v. Syn. exceed
be or go beyond, as in degree or quality; exceed
v. Syn. exceed
be or go beyond, as in degree or quality; exceed
surplus
a. Syn. extra; remaining
remainder; more than is needed; quantity much larger than is needed; remaining
a. Syn. extra; remaining
remainder; more than is needed; quantity much larger than is needed; remaining
survey
n. Syn. poll; review
poll; detailed critical inspection
n. Syn. poll; review
poll; detailed critical inspection
susceptible
a. Syn. impressionable
easily influenced; having little resistance, as to a disease; receptive to
a. Syn. impressionable
easily influenced; having little resistance, as to a disease; receptive to
suspend
v. Syn. hang; append
hang freely; postpone; delay
......v. Syn. hang; append
hang freely; postpone; delay
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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respective
a.
individual; relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; respectful; regardful
a.
individual; relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; respectful; regardful
respiration
n.
breathing; the process of inhaling and exhaling; oxidative process occurring within living cells
n.
breathing; the process of inhaling and exhaling; oxidative process occurring within living cells
responsive
a.
reactive; readily reacting to people or events; showing emotion
a.
reactive; readily reacting to people or events; showing emotion
restrain
v.
keep under control; hold back; place limits on
v.
keep under control; hold back; place limits on
resurrect
v.
bring back to life; rise from the dead; bring back into practice, notice, or use
......v.
bring back to life; rise from the dead; bring back into practice, notice, or use
Barron GRE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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infidel
one who does not hold same religious beliefs as another
E.g.The name infidel is not for us so long as we are faithful to the truth we know.
one who does not hold same religious beliefs as another
E.g.The name infidel is not for us so long as we are faithful to the truth we know.
infiltrate
pass into or through; penetrate with hostile intent
E.g.They're not going to take any chances to infiltrate from the Afghan side of the border into Pakistan.
pass into or through; penetrate with hostile intent
E.g.They're not going to take any chances to infiltrate from the Afghan side of the border into Pakistan.
infinitesimal
very small; immeasurably or incalculably minute
E.g.In the twentieth century, physicists have made their greatest discoveries about the characteristics of infinitesimal objects like the atom and its parts.
very small; immeasurably or incalculably minute
E.g.In the twentieth century, physicists have made their greatest discoveries about the characteristics of infinitesimal objects like the atom and its parts.
infirmity
weakness; bodily ailment or weakness, especially one brought on by old age
E.g.Her greatest infirmity was lack of willpower.
weakness; bodily ailment or weakness, especially one brought on by old age
E.g.Her greatest infirmity was lack of willpower.
inflated
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged with air or gas
E.g.President Obama's advice to keep your tires properly inflated is actually a very simple and effective measure.
......exaggerated; pompous; enlarged with air or gas
E.g.President Obama's advice to keep your tires properly inflated is actually a very simple and effective measure.
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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database
n.
collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval
n.
collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval
date
v.
mark the time of; assign a date to
v.
mark the time of; assign a date to
dawn
n. Syn. sunrise; morning; beginning; start
time each morning at which daylight first begins; beginning; start
n. Syn. sunrise; morning; beginning; start
time each morning at which daylight first begins; beginning; start
dawning
n. Syn. dawn
first light of day; first advent or appearance
n. Syn. dawn
first light of day; first advent or appearance
dazzle
v.
overpower with light; confuse the sight of by brilliance of light; bewilder or surprise with brilliancy
......v.
overpower with light; confuse the sight of by brilliance of light; bewilder or surprise with brilliancy
ECPE
3000 ECPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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enthusiastic
a.
having or showing great excitement and interest
a.
having or showing great excitement and interest
entity
n.
real being; something that exists as a particular and discrete unit; fact of existence
n.
real being; something that exists as a particular and discrete unit; fact of existence
entrepreneur
n. Syn. businessperson; enterprise
person who organizes and operates a business; contractor
n. Syn. businessperson; enterprise
person who organizes and operates a business; contractor
envision
v. Syn. picture; visualize
picture in the mind; imagine
v. Syn. picture; visualize
picture in the mind; imagine
ephemeral
a.
short-lived; enduring a very short time
......a.
short-lived; enduring a very short time
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