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PTE Word List for Academic
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signify   ContextMore...   Speak
v. be an indication of
gratitude   ContextMore...   Speak
n. the quality of being thankful
embrace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
grace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. do honor or credit to (someone or something) by one's presence
blockbuster   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a thing of great power or size, in particular a movie or book that is a great commercial success
modest   ContextMore...   Speak
a. unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
undeterred   ContextMore...   Speak
a. persevering with something despite setbacks
persist   ContextMore...   Speak
v. continue to exist; be prolonged in spite of difficulty
relentless   ContextMore...   Speak
a. oppressively constant; incessant
complication   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one
 PTE Word List for Academic - View
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abridge   Speak
v. Syn. condense; shorten
condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
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anchor   Speak
v. Syn. fasten
secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
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assumption   Speak
n. Syn. hypothesis; supposition
something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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autonomy   Speak
n. Syn. independence; liberty
independence; self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination
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barren   Speak
a. Syn. desolate
desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
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beverage   Speak
n. Syn. refreshment
liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment
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blaze   Speak
n. Syn. flame
brilliant burst of fire; destructive fire; flame
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bouquet   Speak
n. Syn. bunch
small cluster or arrangement of flowers; an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
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abnormal  Speak
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over-regulated administrative system
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unusual; not typical; not normal
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more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
adjacent  Speak
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shut eyes briefly; wink
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
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act of being present
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
aerial  Speak
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liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment
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characteristic of being brash; trait of being rash and hasty; tasteless showiness
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make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
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of the air or atmosphere; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air
afflict  Speak
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cause pain, suffering or distress
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over-regulated administrative system
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active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
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act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction
analytical  Speak
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in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
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parcel out in parts or portions; distribute to each individual concerned; assign as a share or lot
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of analysis; resolving into elements or parts
antagonism  Speak
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table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
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active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
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act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls
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unusual; not typical; not normal
anticipation  Speak
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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
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examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
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something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
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small house or cottage usually having a single story and attic
apologetic  Speak
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
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in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
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offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
attendance  Speak
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act of being present
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wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self
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unclear or doubtful in meaning
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of the air or atmosphere; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air
beverage  Speak
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liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment
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offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
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state without proof; assert to be true
 PTE Word List for Academic - Spell
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n. Syn. profusion; richness
great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing


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v.
cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to


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n. Syn. arrival
coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important


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a. Syn. unfavorable; hostile
in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose


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v. Syn. plague; suffer; torment
cause pain, suffering or distress


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v. Syn. absorb; distract; bewilder
occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive


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v. Syn. declare
declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly


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v. Syn. fasten; annex
fasten; annex; be in contact with


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n.
space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; place to sleep or stay; appointment or job


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n.
list of works of a specific author or publisher; list of writings relating to a given subject


Spelling Word: bibliography