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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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alongside   Speak
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along or by the side; side by side with
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amateur   Speak
a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
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apologetic   Speak
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offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
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approximate   Speak
v. Syn. approach
approach; come near
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audit   Speak
n.
examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
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aviation   Speak
n. Syn. flying; flight; aeronautics
art or science of flying; flight; aeronautics
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bowel   Speak
n.
a part or division of intestine; interior of something; any internal organ of the body, as the stomach, liver, brain
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butcher   Speak
n. Syn. slaughterer
one whose job is to kill animals for food; one who kills in large numbers, or with unusual cruelty; vendor, especially on train or in theater
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aesthetic  Speak
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elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
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space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; place to sleep or stay; appointment or job
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insect typically having a slender body with broad colorful wings
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something which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly, as bandage, cord, or rod;
agreeable  Speak
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ready to consent or submit; acceptable
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helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
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achieve or accomplish; gain
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elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
analogy  Speak
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similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
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insect typically having a slender body with broad colorful wings
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associate; incorporate
annuity  Speak
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turn to advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
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annual payment of allowance or income; periodical payment, amounting to a fixed sum in each year
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durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
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self-propelled vehicle suitable for use on street or roadway
anthology  Speak
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mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
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durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
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book of literary selections by various authors
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ambition; longing
appreciable  Speak
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considerable; perceptible
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grave or tomb; ritual placing of a corpse in a grave; concealing something under the ground
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spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing
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continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
arduous  Speak
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demanding great effort or labor; difficult
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preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
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helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
artificial  Speak
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made by humans; produced rather than natural.
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space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; place to sleep or stay; appointment or job
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continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
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living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
asylum  Speak
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act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
audible  Speak
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defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
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acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
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perceptible; heard or perceptible by the ear
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state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
 PTE Word List for Academic - Spell
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v. Syn. fasten; attach
fasten; append; add on; secure to something


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v. Syn. combine; mix
combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate


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a. Syn. abundant
more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large


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v. Syn. intensify; increase
broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase


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n.
playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments


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n. Syn. respect; facet
distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind


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n. Syn. protection
place of refuge or shelter; protection


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penniless, without any money; financially ruined


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n. Syn. yelp; howl
sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog


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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