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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synchronize
v.
happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
v.
happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
synonym
n.
two words that can be interchanged in a context
n.
two words that can be interchanged in a context
synthesis
n.
combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things together
n.
combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things together
systematic
a.
ordered; methodical; carried on using step-by-step procedures
a.
ordered; methodical; carried on using step-by-step procedures
tablet
n.
a small flat compressed cake of some substance; a dose of medicine; simplified computer with the only screen
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a small flat compressed cake of some substance; a dose of medicine; simplified computer with the only screen
TOEFL
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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pluck
v.
pull or draw, especially, to pull with sudden force or effort, or to pull off or out from something
v.
pull or draw, especially, to pull with sudden force or effort, or to pull off or out from something
plunder
v.
take goods of by force, or without right; spoil; sack; strip; rob
v.
take goods of by force, or without right; spoil; sack; strip; rob
poise
v.
be balanced or held in suspension; hover; carry or hold in equilibrium; balance
v.
be balanced or held in suspension; hover; carry or hold in equilibrium; balance
poky
a.
unpleasantly small and uncomfortable; cramped
a.
unpleasantly small and uncomfortable; cramped
pomp
n.
dignified or magnificent display; splendor
......n.
dignified or magnificent display; splendor
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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strategic
a.
important or essential in relation to a plan of action; essential to the effective conduct of war; highly important to an intended objective
a.
important or essential in relation to a plan of action; essential to the effective conduct of war; highly important to an intended objective
strengthen
v. Syn. reinforce; fortify
reinforce; fortify; make strong or increase the strength of
v. Syn. reinforce; fortify
reinforce; fortify; make strong or increase the strength of
strenuous
a.
arduous; intense; performed with much energy or force;
a.
arduous; intense; performed with much energy or force;
stride
n. Syn. step; pace
step; pace; significant progress
n. Syn. step; pace
step; pace; significant progress
striking
a. Syn. dramatic; outstanding; remarkable
dramatic; outstanding; arresting attention and producing a vivid impression
......a. Syn. dramatic; outstanding; remarkable
dramatic; outstanding; arresting attention and producing a vivid impression
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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rescind
v.
cancel; make void; repeal or annul
v.
cancel; make void; repeal or annul
residual
a.
remaining as a residue; surplus
a.
remaining as a residue; surplus
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
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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demobilize
v.
retire from military service
v.
retire from military service
democracy
n.
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
n.
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
demonstrate
v. Syn. show; confirm; prove; manifest
show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
v. Syn. show; confirm; prove; manifest
show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
denial
n.
act of refusing or disowning; negation; refusal to admit the truth; refusal to grant; rejection of a request
n.
act of refusing or disowning; negation; refusal to admit the truth; refusal to grant; rejection of a request
denote
v. Syn. signify; indicate; show
indicate; signify directly; refer to specifically
......v. Syn. signify; indicate; show
indicate; signify directly; refer to specifically
FCE
4000 FCE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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explosive
a.
tending or serving to sudden outburst; sudden and loud
a.
tending or serving to sudden outburst; sudden and loud
exponential
a.
rapid increase; of or involving exponents
a.
rapid increase; of or involving exponents
exposition
n.
exhibition; part of a play that provides the background information; opening section of a fugue
n.
exhibition; part of a play that provides the background information; opening section of a fugue
exposure
n.
risk, particularly of being exposed to disease; unmasking; an act of laying something open
n.
risk, particularly of being exposed to disease; unmasking; an act of laying something open
expressive
a.
showing what someone thinks or feels; indicative
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showing what someone thinks or feels; indicative
CAE
4000 CAE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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hoof
n.
horny substance or case that covers or terminates the feet of certain animals, as horses, oxen
n.
horny substance or case that covers or terminates the feet of certain animals, as horses, oxen
hook
n.
a piece of metal, or other hard material, bent into a curve or at an angle for catching, holding, or sustaining anything
n.
a piece of metal, or other hard material, bent into a curve or at an angle for catching, holding, or sustaining anything
hooked
a.
having a hook; bent or angled like a hook; captivated by
a.
having a hook; bent or angled like a hook; captivated by
hoop
n.
a strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, united at ends; ring; a circular band
n.
a strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, united at ends; ring; a circular band
horizon
n.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet; a range of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
......n.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet; a range of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
CPE
4000 CPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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inflame
v.
set on fire; cause to burn, flame, or glow; excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat
v.
set on fire; cause to burn, flame, or glow; excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat
inflation
n.
the general increase in the prices of goods and services in a country
n.
the general increase in the prices of goods and services in a country
influenza
n.
an acute febrile, highly contagious viral disease
n.
an acute febrile, highly contagious viral disease
influx
n.
flowing into; mass arrival or incoming
n.
flowing into; mass arrival or incoming
informal
a.
absence of ceremony; casual
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absence of ceremony; casual
Duolingo
4000 Duolingo Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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morale
n.
confidence; mood or spirit of a group that makes the members wants the group to succeed
n.
confidence; mood or spirit of a group that makes the members wants the group to succeed
morality
n.
set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable forms of conduct
n.
set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable forms of conduct
morbid
a.
caused by disease; pathological or diseased; unhealthy or unwholesome
a.
caused by disease; pathological or diseased; unhealthy or unwholesome
morphology
n.
branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
n.
branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
mortal
n.
man, human being; liable or subject to death; accompanying death
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man, human being; liable or subject to death; accompanying death
CELPIP
4000 CELPIP Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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pamphlet
n.
brochure; leaflet; a small book usually having a paper cover
n.
brochure; leaflet; a small book usually having a paper cover
pane
n.
framed section of window or door that is filled with a sheet of glass or others; panel in a wall or door
n.
framed section of window or door that is filled with a sheet of glass or others; panel in a wall or door
parachute
n.
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
n.
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
parade
n.
march in a procession; ceremonial procession; a visible display
n.
march in a procession; ceremonial procession; a visible display
paragraph
n.
the distinct division of written or printed matter that begins on a new, usually indented line
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the distinct division of written or printed matter that begins on a new, usually indented line
Eiken
4000 Eiken Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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retail
a.
selling of goods to consumers
a.
selling of goods to consumers
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
ECPE
3000 ECPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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flabby
a. Syn. weak; limp
weak; lacking firmness
a. Syn. weak; limp
weak; lacking firmness
flair
n. Syn. talent
natural talent or aptitude
n. Syn. talent
natural talent or aptitude
flake
n. Syn. peel; chip
flat thin piece or layer; chip; small piece; small crystalline bit of snow
n. Syn. peel; chip
flat thin piece or layer; chip; small piece; small crystalline bit of snow
flap
n.
flat, usually thin piece attached at only one side; act of waving or fluttering; blow given with something flat; slap
n.
flat, usually thin piece attached at only one side; act of waving or fluttering; blow given with something flat; slap
flare
v.
sudden outburst of emotion; glare; shine; shine with sudden light
......v.
sudden outburst of emotion; glare; shine; shine with sudden light
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