Quick quiz for 1200 FCE Words in 30 Days:- Day 1

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abbreviate

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v. E.g. Because we were running out of time, the lecturer had to abbreviate her speech.

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make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
occupy in person; hold or actually have in one's own keeping; have and hold; have the legal title to
be any thick messy substance; pass gradually; progress slowly but steadily
pack; force, press, or squeeze into an insufficient space
make untidy by discarding rubbish carelessly; scatter about
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aboard

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ad. E.g. He did make some calls aboard Air Force One, we are told, on his way back to from the Azores.

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not practical or applied; hypothetical; of or based on theory
not moving or flowing; lacking vitality or briskness; stale; dull
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle; in or into a group, organization, or business
luminous; bright; emitting visible light
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
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absentee

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n. E.g. Absentee voting begins 35 days before primary and general elections.

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outburst; roll or be tossed about on waves, as a boat
monument; short note or abstract, intended for registry, exhibiting the particulars of a deed
one who is absent or not in residence
refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
pursuit of professional advancement as one's chief or sole aim
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absolute

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a. E.g. Although the King was an absolute monarch, he did not want to behead his unfaithful wife without certain evidence.

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middle; lying between two extremes
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
projecting inward; entering as an improper or unwanted
relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland
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absorption

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n. E.g. I agree that the reader's absorption is a measure of good writing.

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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
one who advocates equal rights for women
periodic rise and fall of the sea level
personnel who assist superior to carry out assigned task
measuring instrument; measure; judge
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