Test sheet for ECPE Vocabulary Test Online

artisan

(1)

n. E.g. A noted artisan, Arturo was known for the fine craftsmanship.

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quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect.
principal character in a work of fiction; main character in a drama; leader of a cause; champion
plan for an activity or event; arrange
length of time something lasts
manually skilled worker; craftsman, as opposed to artist
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boost

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v. E.g. It shows political parties could boost their share of the vote considerably.

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make too high an estimate of
not allow; prohibit; prevent
raise; advance; push or shove upward
purify; make more precise; improve
oust; discharge; force or drive out
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deft

(3)

a. E.g. The deft waiter uncorked the champagne without spilling a drop.

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made by humans; produced rather than natural.
quick and skillful; neat in action or performance
qualified; desirable and worthy of choice, especially for marriage
relating to region on either side of the equator; hot and humid
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle; in or into a group, organization, or business
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discerning

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a. E.g. He said the carrier is ready for the transition and views it as an opportunity to attract discerning subscribers.

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marked by or given to innovations; introducing a change
not thorough, constant or consistent; by chance
exhibiting keen insight and good judgment; quick to understand
negatively; in an adverse manner; oppositely; inimically; offensively; unfortunately
of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility
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format

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v. E.g. Please format this letter so it can be printed out.

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reach conclusion; become systemic and spread throughout the body
pattern; design; set into a specific pattern
make untidy by discarding rubbish carelessly; scatter about
prove genuine; establish authenticity of
make neutral and thus inoffensive
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hardware

(6)

n. E.g. Computer hardware is the physical part of a computer, as distinguished from the computer software that executes within it.

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mentally quick; moving quickly and lightly
mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
person who organizes and operates a business; contractor
outside; external or outward appearance
link; connection; uniting force or tie; binding agreement; duty
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magician

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n. E.g. Any magician knows most people will watch the hand that's moving, the hand the performer is looking at, and not the other hand.

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role of government which makes sure that laws are carried out; administrator
plan; directions for making something; a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
one who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience; sorcerer; wizard
person with exceptional talents or powers; wonder
person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home
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nontraditional

(8)

a. E.g. They insisted their nontraditional designs for the building.

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of a person, slightly overweight, somewhat fat and hence soft; rounded and plump
liberal; not conforming to or in accord with tradition
plentiful; possessing riches or resources
not capable of being swayed; unyielding; implacable
obscured by fog
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predictive

(9)

a. E.g. Two positive predictive values were calculated.

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more than adequate; willing to give and share unstintingly
prophetic; of or relating to prediction
exhibiting keen insight and good judgment; quick to understand
of a vocation or occupation; providing a special skill rather than academic knowledge
money-making; involved in work that is intended for the mass market
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revision

(10)

n. E.g. It would require a drastic revision of his opinion.

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pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
natural inclination; tendency or preference; predilection
natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship; relationship by marriage
monument; short note or abstract, intended for registry, exhibiting the particulars of a deed
modification; correction; act of altering
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spinal

(11)

a. E.g. Both the reduction and the stabilization surgery are common practices in spinal cord injuries and clearly were vital elements of Everett’s care.

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produced or stocked in large quantities to meet steady demand; main; principal
not second hand; not copied or translated from something else
of or relating to the spine or spinal cord; in the region of, the backbone, or vertebral column
ready; fully developed; mature
marked by or having equity; just and impartial
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toe

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n. E.g. I can play through a knee, but the toe is really my foundation.

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quality of having legal force or effectiveness
ornament, hanging from a necklace; one of a matched pair; a companion piece
one of digits of the foot; forepart of a foot or hoof
natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship; relationship by marriage
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
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