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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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abbreviation   Speak
n.
shortening something by omitting parts of it
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accord   Speak
n. Syn. agreement; treaty
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
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afflict   Speak
v. Syn. plague; suffer; torment
cause pain, suffering or distress
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anthology   Speak
n. Syn. collection
book of literary selections by various authors
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approximate   Speak
v. Syn. approach
approach; come near
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apt   Speak
a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
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bathe   Speak
v. Syn. lave; immerse
wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self
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bilateral   Speak
a. Syn. mutual; lateral
two-sided; mutual
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accommodation  Speak
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
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living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
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a part or division of intestine; interior of something; any internal organ of the body, as the stomach, liver, brain
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similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
altitude  Speak
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perceptible; heard or perceptible by the ear
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elevation especially above sea level; height
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put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
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approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
anthology  Speak
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sports man; one who contended for prize in public games
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provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
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book of literary selections by various authors
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boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering
anticipate  Speak
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spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing
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in the middle of; among; surrounded by
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elevation especially above sea level; height
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act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
assert  Speak
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state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
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act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction
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elevation especially above sea level; height
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declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
atlas  Speak
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act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
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approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
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examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
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a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
attribute  Speak
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spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing
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declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
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essential quality; reputation; honor
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perceptible; heard or perceptible by the ear
avert  Speak
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examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
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act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
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similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
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prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
badminton  Speak
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examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
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act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction
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approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
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game played on a court with light long-handled rackets
bias  Speak
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hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle
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boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering
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coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
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v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


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administer; supply; supervise or be in charge of


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


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n. Syn. anxiety; disturbance
anxiety; extreme emotional disturbance


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a.
arranged in customary order of the letters of a language


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ad. Syn. among
in the middle of; among; surrounded by


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n. Syn. similarity; parallelism
similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity


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n. Syn. collection
book of literary selections by various authors


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n.
public records; place where public records are kept


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v. Syn. gather
put together; bring or call together into a group or whole


Spelling Word: assemble