ECPE Vocabulary Test Online

This is a pure web app that evaluates your ECPE vocabulary skills. The app has a built-in basic level ECPE vocabulary of 1200 words, which can help you devise a vocabulary-building plan to prepare for the test.
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The ECPE test evaluates EFL (English as a Foreign Language) people's English skills. It usually has four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Because test takers aren't native English speakers, ECPE vocabulary plays a crucial role in all sections.

On average, more than half of the time spent preparing the test is spent studying new words and reviewing known words. This app, the ECPE Test for Vocabulary, is a pure online tool for evaluating vocabulary levels. For self-taught test takers, this app helps them understand their level and progress and plays a key part in planning or scheduling ECPE vocabulary study.

This app has a built-in ECPE vocabulary that includes 1200 basic-level words. You needn't worry about the test contents, and the test question sheet will be produced automatically as long as you request. In addition to a proven test word bank, we implement the app with cutting-edge computer and web technology. The primary feature of the app is to check if you know or do not know a word. The question sheet is made dynamically with 12 random words.

This app stores your test results for further analysis and comparison. If you want to run all functionalities, you should sign in first to save your data through your account. If you don't have an account yet, please create one immediately. It is a free feature as long as you get an access code, sign in, and enjoy all the features of this great app.
Demo Test Sheet

actuate
 
 
(1)
v.  E.g. I fail to understand what might actuate you to reply to this letter so nastily.
Select answer:
proclaim as with a trumpet; spread news about
proclaim doctrine or law; make known by official publication
move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
put into motion or action; activate
mock; laugh at with contempt and derision
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census
 
 
(2)
n.  E.g. There's been no census since the war began, but it's clear a huge proportion of Sri Lankan Tamils have been uprooted from their homes by this conflict.
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one who sets devices to catch animals
private instructor; one that gives additional or special instruction
one who performs manual operations on a patient
quality or condition of being grand; magnificence
official examination of the details of a country's population
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conscience
 
 
(3)
n.  E.g. The truth in conscience is immediately near to me, as near as the seed that rests upon the wayside.
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motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles; source of moral or ethical judgment
orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally
outer layer ; covering; coat; shell
one who expects favorable or good outcome
pretense of strength; mislead or deceive
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elegant
 
 
(4)
a.  E.g. Among jumbo jets, Concorde always looked astonishingly small; its slim elegant lines still the most stylish in the airport.
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negatively; in an adverse manner; oppositely; inimically; offensively; unfortunately
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
proximately; directly; without interval of time; without delay; promptly; instantly; at once
of or relating to or resulting from industry; having highly developed industries
mild and pleasant; fragrant
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former
 
 
(5)
a.  E.g. You argue that the former is a violent game, while the latter is a killing simulator.
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not often; in an unusual degree; exceptionally
preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier
being in an unrefined or natural state; raw; lacking tact or taste; blunt or offensive
of or relating to motor vehicles; moving by itself; self-propelling
not of major importance; of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
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intermittent
 
 
(6)
a.  E.g. The outdoor wedding reception had to be moved indoors to avoid the intermittent showers that fell on and off all afternoon.
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periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
not interested; indifferent; free of self-interest; impartial
related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
of or relating to the heart
relating to a 100-year period; occurring once every 100 years
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intruding
 
 
(7)
a.  E.g. I really wanted to be there, even though I was uncomfortable with the idea of intruding into a very personal time.
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relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland
not inclined to ask questions; being without doubt or reserve
of or relating to the countries of the orient or their peoples or cultures; eastern
mechanical; automatic; accomplished without the intervention of a human operator
projecting inward; entering as an improper or unwanted
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peripheral
 
 
(8)
a.  E.g. We lived, not in central London, but in one of those peripheral suburbs that spring up on the outskirts of a great city.
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relating to foundation or base; elementary; primary; essential
located in outer boundary; unimportant; auxiliary
of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm
making a strong or vivid impression; producing a strong effect
modern; belonging to the same period of time
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pestilential
 
 
(9)
a.  E.g. What was remarkable was that the Allies having spent nearly six years fighting to destroy this pestilential horror in the heart of Europe.
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pleasant-smelling; odorous
practical and functional, not just for show
outstanding; principal; of or consisting of stars
tending to produce infectious disease; destructive
quick and energetic; exceptional of its kind; remarkable
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reclaim
 
 
(10)
v.  E.g. To reclaim the Constitution from conservatives, we must realize that there is no such thing as a neutral method of interpreting the Constitution.
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pull up; displace; destroy completely, as if down to the roots; eradicate
bring into or return to a suitable condition for use; claim back; make useful again
make use of, sometimes unjustly
put in proper order; dispose in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose
represent as greater than is actually the case; overstate; magnify; do something to an excessive degree
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spanking
 
 
(11)
a.  E.g. That night, he watched the Dallas Cowboys play their first game in their spanking, state of the art stadium.
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proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank.
to some extent or degree; rather; a bit; slightly
mountainous; having mountainous and crags
open-minded; tolerant; broad-mindedness; having political views favoring reform and progress
quick and energetic; exceptional of its kind; remarkable
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viral
 
 
(12)
a.  E.g. The report recognizes that greater availability of anti-retro viral drugs is having an effect.
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producing offspring or fruit in great abundance; fertile
relating to or caused by a virus
of the same kin; related by blood
present at birth; inborn; innate
mixed; mingled; consisting of several things; of diverse sorts; promiscuous; heterogeneous
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