ESL Students English Vocabulary Portal
This page is an online resource hub for ESL (English as Second Language) students to prepare for standardized tests. It covers IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, PTE, GRE, FCE, CAE, CPE, Duolingo, CELPIP, Eiken, ECPE, etc. In addition to vocabulary, it also includes tips and experiences of these tests.
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Hot Vocabularies and Samples
IELTS
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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translucent
a.
partly transparent; transmitting rays of light without permitting objects to be distinctly seen
a.
partly transparent; transmitting rays of light without permitting objects to be distinctly seen
transmit
v.
forward; send from one person or place to another
v.
forward; send from one person or place to another
traverse
v.
go through or across, often under difficult conditions
v.
go through or across, often under difficult conditions
treatise
n.
systematic, usually extensive written discourse on a subject
n.
systematic, usually extensive written discourse on a subject
treble
v.
make threefold or triple; play or sing the highest part or most acute sounds
......v.
make threefold or triple; play or sing the highest part or most acute sounds
TOEFL
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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paddle
v.
row slowly and gently; move through the water by means of repeated short strokes of the limbs
v.
row slowly and gently; move through the water by means of repeated short strokes of the limbs
pagan
n.
one who worships false gods; idolater; person not adhering to any major or recognized religion
n.
one who worships false gods; idolater; person not adhering to any major or recognized religion
palpable
a.
tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakable
a.
tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakable
paltry
a.
insignificant; lacking in importance or worth; worthless
a.
insignificant; lacking in importance or worth; worthless
panacea
n.
remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all
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remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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sensible
a. Syn. rational; wise
able to feel or perceive; perceivable; wise; showing reason or sound judgment
a. Syn. rational; wise
able to feel or perceive; perceivable; wise; showing reason or sound judgment
sentiment
n.
thought prompted by passion or feeling; feeling toward or respecting; disposition prompting to action or expression
n.
thought prompted by passion or feeling; feeling toward or respecting; disposition prompting to action or expression
septic
a.
of the seventh degree or order; act of causing to rot; causing sepsis or putrefaction
a.
of the seventh degree or order; act of causing to rot; causing sepsis or putrefaction
sequence
n.
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
n.
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
setback
n.
unanticipated or sudden check in progress; change from better to worse; obstacle, delay, or disadvantage
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unanticipated or sudden check in progress; change from better to worse; obstacle, delay, or disadvantage
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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waffle
v.
speak or write evasively; pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
v.
speak or write evasively; pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
wag
v.
move one way and the other with quick turns; shake to and fro; move in vibrating; cause to vibrate
v.
move one way and the other with quick turns; shake to and fro; move in vibrating; cause to vibrate
waive
v.
give up temporarily; yield; give up voluntarily; defer
v.
give up temporarily; yield; give up voluntarily; defer
walrus
n.
huge marine mammal of the seal family, a native of the Arctic Ocean
n.
huge marine mammal of the seal family, a native of the Arctic Ocean
warp
n.
cause something or someone to no longer do what is usual or right; state of being twisted or bent out of shape
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cause something or someone to no longer do what is usual or right; state of being twisted or bent out of shape
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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decipher
v.
convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
v.
convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty
deck
n. Syn. card
a pack of 52 cards; any of various floor-like platforms built into a vessel
n. Syn. card
a pack of 52 cards; any of various floor-like platforms built into a vessel
declaration
n. Syn. announcement; avowal; statement
announcement; explicit statement; formal public statement
n. Syn. announcement; avowal; statement
announcement; explicit statement; formal public statement
declare
v. Syn. announce
state clearly; make known formally or officially
v. Syn. announce
state clearly; make known formally or officially
decline
n. Syn. deterioration; decay
change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state
......n. Syn. deterioration; decay
change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state
FCE
4000 FCE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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epoch
n.
a particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable
n.
a particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable
equality
n.
state or quality of being equal
n.
state or quality of being equal
equation
n.
making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium
n.
making equal; equal division; equality; equilibrium
equestrian
n.
one who rides a horse or performs on horseback
n.
one who rides a horse or performs on horseback
equilibrium
n.
mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
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mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
CAE
4000 CAE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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holocaust
n.
great destruction resulting in the extensive loss of life, especially by fire; massive slaughter
n.
great destruction resulting in the extensive loss of life, especially by fire; massive slaughter
holster
n.
case of leather or similar material for pistol
n.
case of leather or similar material for pistol
homage
n.
special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly; tribute
n.
special honor or respect shown or expressed publicly; tribute
homogenize
v.
equalize; become similar, as by mixing
v.
equalize; become similar, as by mixing
hone
v.
sharpen; perfect or make more intense or effective
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sharpen; perfect or make more intense or effective
CPE
4000 CPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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inducible
a.
capable of being caused or made to take place
a.
capable of being caused or made to take place
industrialization
n.
development of industry on an extensive scale
n.
development of industry on an extensive scale
industrious
a.
diligent; hard-working; busy, and laborious
a.
diligent; hard-working; busy, and laborious
inebriated
a.
under the influence of alcohol; intoxicated; drunk
a.
under the influence of alcohol; intoxicated; drunk
ineffable
a.
unutterable; cannot be expressed in speech
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unutterable; cannot be expressed in speech
Duolingo
4000 Duolingo Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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linen
n.
fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant; thread made from fibers of the flax plant
n.
fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant; thread made from fibers of the flax plant
liner
n.
a vessel belonging to a regular line of packets, like ship or plane
n.
a vessel belonging to a regular line of packets, like ship or plane
linger
v.
be slow in leaving; continue or persist; stay
v.
be slow in leaving; continue or persist; stay
linguistic
a.
relating to language or linguistics; relating to the study of language
a.
relating to language or linguistics; relating to the study of language
linguistics
n.
humanistic study of language and literature
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humanistic study of language and literature
CELPIP
4000 CELPIP Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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pageant
n.
elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainment; show, spectacle, or display
n.
elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainment; show, spectacle, or display
painting
n.
drawing; picture or design in paint; the action of applying paint to a surface
n.
drawing; picture or design in paint; the action of applying paint to a surface
pale
a.
not ruddy; dusky white; pallid; not bright or brilliant
a.
not ruddy; dusky white; pallid; not bright or brilliant
paleontologist
n.
one who studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times
n.
one who studies the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times
pamphlet
n.
brochure; leaflet; a small book usually having a paper cover
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brochure; leaflet; a small book usually having a paper cover
Eiken
4000 Eiken Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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retire
v.
move back and away from; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
v.
move back and away from; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
retirement
n.
period of your life after you have stopped work at a certain age
n.
period of your life after you have stopped work at a certain age
retool
v.
provide with new tools; revise or reorganize
v.
provide with new tools; revise or reorganize
retract
v.
withdraw; take back; draw back or in
v.
withdraw; take back; draw back or in
retreat
n.
receding; pull back or move away or backward; withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position
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receding; pull back or move away or backward; withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position
ECPE
3000 ECPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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economical
a. Syn. thrifty; saving
thrifty; saving; using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
a. Syn. thrifty; saving
thrifty; saving; using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
economics
n.
branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
n.
branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
economize
v.
save money or resource; cut back; be thrifty
v.
save money or resource; cut back; be thrifty
ecosystem
n.
system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
n.
system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
eddy
n.
swirling current of water, air; flow in circular current
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swirling current of water, air; flow in circular current
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