Test sheet for CPE Vocabulary Test Online

account

(1)

n. E.g. What is the account for this loss?

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causing or ending in or approaching death; station
arm; leg; any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event
detailed analysis; branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
a large continuous extent of land
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canopy

(2)

n. E.g. I flew at a height of about two hundred feet, almost brushing the top of the jungle canopy, in search of diamond mines.

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check list; a collection of resources
covering; umbrella
appearance; becoming visible
act of changing or altering
a whip used to inflict punishment
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compound

(3)

v. E.g. The makers compound the ingredients by design.

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color a material, especially by soaking in a coloring solution; take on or impart color
be broadcast on television or radio
change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
combine; mix; constitute; pay interest; increase
be understanding of; feel or express sympathy or compassion
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detrimental

(4)

a. E.g. The candidate's acceptance of major financial contributions from a well known racist ultimately proved detrimental to his campaign, for he lost the backing of many of his early grassroots supporters.

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certainly; undoubtedly
by chance; accidentally
annoying; bothersome
avid; enthusiastic
causing damage or harm; injurious
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flag

(5)

v. E.g. When the opposing hockey team scored its third goal only minutes into the first quarter, the home team's spirits seemed to flag.

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become less intense; sink, or settle from pressure
captivate; cause to be interested or curious; plot for: scheme for
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
assign a new time and place for an event
direct or carry from a lower to a higher position; raise; transport by air
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imagery

(6)

n. E.g. Essentially, imagery is any series of words that create a picture, or sensory experience in your head.

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ambition; longing
a hand tool for driving screws
continual and persistent demands
any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms
ability to form mental images of things or events; figurative writing
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interactive

(7)

a. E.g. The centerpiece is a boat ride through an elaborate interactive stage set of picturesque slums and their associated smells, to conjure up an illusion of real Victorian life - and misery.

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closely and firmly united or packed together; briefly giving gist of something
capable of acting on or influencing each other
attractive; appealing
clever; intelligent; showing mental alertness and calculation
arousing anger or interest; tending to provoke or stimulate
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ordinance

(8)

n. E.g. If the ordinance is approved, the community of 20000 people could face a long and costly court battle.

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arrogance; satisfaction; feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
device for gripping and holding; tense, critical situation
decree; authoritative command or order
any object that can be used to hold things
area with little or no vegetation; forsake; abandon
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plumber

(9)

n. E.g. Today's plumber is in demand and has expanded duties, which include installing, repairing and maintaining piping.

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bush
decoration; adornment
craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances
a bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano
bodily attitude or position, especially one assumed for an artist or a photographer
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rectangle

(10)

n. E.g. Stores a set of four integers that represent the location and size of a rectangle.

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act of digging
a parallelogram with four right angles
coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
a drama set to music and consists of singing
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells
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swear

(11)

v. E.g. "Are you in earnest? Do you truly love me? Do you sincerely wish me to be your wife?" "I do; and if an oath is necessary to satisfy you, I swear it."

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affirm or utter a solemn declaration; make promise or resolve on oath
be moist or glutinous; stick or adhere; produce or cause to clang
arrange according to a system
adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
defeat; cover completely or make imperceptible; overcome by superior force ; charge someone with too many tasks
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vessel

(12)

n. E.g. The crew of the Southern Supporter, an Australian customs vessel, has finally arrived here in Cape Town harbor after an epic three-week chase through the treacherous southern ocean, dodging icebergs and high seas to arrest the crew of a ship caught poaching rare Patagonian tooth fish.

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an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
active strength of body or mind; imaginative lively style, especially style of writing; exertion of force
craft; ship; container for liquids
coins collectively
change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state
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