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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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architect   Speak
n.
one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
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arouse   Speak
v. Syn. excite; stimulate; awake
excite; stimulate; awaken from or as if from sleep
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artificial   Speak
a. Syn. unreal
made by humans; produced rather than natural.
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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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bacterium   Speak
n.
single celled organism with no nucleus
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barometer   Speak
n.
instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere
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bulk   Speak
n. Syn. majority; mass
majority; main part; volume; mass
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butterfly   Speak
n.
insect typically having a slender body with broad colorful wings
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accountable  Speak
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liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
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something appended or added
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resolve anything complex into its elements; separate into parts for purpose of examination of each separately
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fasten; append; add on; secure to something
administrate  Speak
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mineral pitch; black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame
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large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons
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administer; supply; supervise or be in charge of
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works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
alienate  Speak
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act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
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cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
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administer; supply; supervise or be in charge of
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large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons
analyse  Speak
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a piece of mechanism for retarding or stopping motion by friction
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replace or enhance human labor with machines
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become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
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resolve anything complex into its elements; separate into parts for purpose of examination of each separately
analytical  Speak
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mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
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mineral pitch; black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame
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of analysis; resolving into elements or parts
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sports man; one who contended for prize in public games
annoy  Speak
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brief statement of facts; any public notice or announcement; a periodical publication
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disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate
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speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
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arranged in customary order of the letters of a language
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word of opposite meaning; counter term
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works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
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active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
ardent  Speak
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applaud; announce with great approval
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settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
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displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
arduous  Speak
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demanding great effort or labor; difficult
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act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
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active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
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the center around which something rotates; pivot
assumption  Speak
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replace or enhance human labor with machines
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something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
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mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
 PTE Word List for Academic - Spell
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n.
shortening something by omitting parts of it


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


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a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art


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n.
compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation


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


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a.
of analysis; resolving into elements or parts


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n.
large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons


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n.
area of theater or concert hall where audience sits


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n.
single celled organism with no nucleus


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v. Syn. dispel
drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel


Spelling Word: banish