Test sheet for ECPE Vocabulary Test Online

alloy

(1)

n. E.g. In its ideal form, the alloy is a crystal with each element occupying specific crystal locations relative to one another.

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acting of a role or representation of a character in a play; passing of a law by a legislative body
mixture; combination of diverse things
one who relies on another especially for financial support
plants of a region or era; plants considered as a group; bacteria that normally inhabit bodily organ
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
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band

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n. E.g. The band, made up of four previously unknown young actors, have provoked hysteria across Asia since starring in the Taiwanese TV series.

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state of being near in space or relationship; proximity
natural or acquired habit with tendency; act or means of getting rid of something
orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally
offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
probability of a specified outcome; likelihood of the occurrence of one thing, as in a contest
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decrease

(3)

v. E.g. Can I increase or decrease the sum insured under the council home contents insurance policy ?

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pay; provide; have the financial means for; bear the cost of
provide living quarters for; lodge; contain; harbor
construct again; rebuild; reconstitute
lessen; reduce; make a quantity smaller
plant; place seeds in or on
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drag

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v. E.g. We would drag the truth out of the reluctant witness before any decision.

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marry; perform a marriage ceremony
make a wide, sweeping search of; examine
move back and forth; mark with crossing lines
pierce; go through; permeate
move or bring by force or with great effort
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fortify

(5)

v. E.g. Allowing women to join the infantry and take on combat positions, would fortify military efforts.

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pierce; go through; permeate
pierce painfully with sharp pointed structure or organ; cause to suffer keenly in the mind or feelings
make a firm decision about; find a solution to
move back and forth; mark with crossing lines
make strong or stronger; prepare oneself for a military confrontation
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incident

(6)

n. E.g. The most high-profile exercise is planned for central London where a catastrophic incident will be simulated shortly.

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place where animals are kept
usually minor event or condition that is subordinate to another; event; happening
loud low dull continuous noise; fight between rival gangs of adolescents
physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness; enduring strength and energy
protection; exemption from normal legal duties
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journal

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n. E.g. Published twice yearly, the journal is an open access, online publication.

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pursuit of professional advancement as one's chief or sole aim
redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
condition or quality of being fresh, in any sense; originality by virtue of being new and surprising
limitation on imports; ration; prescribed number
magazine; periodical; log; diary; a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred
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penalty

(8)

n. E.g. For a second offence, the penalty is a guaranteed 30 days in jail, up from 14 days.

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natural inclination; tendency or preference; predilection
punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
quality of having legal force or effectiveness
practice of cooperating; joint operation or action
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quilt

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v. E.g. Girls of this school like to quilt small things to decorate their bedrooms.

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pad and stitch ornamentally; construct something, such as clothing, using the same technique
make by hand and with much skill
make steady progress; prosper; flourish
make neutral and thus inoffensive
lighten; cheer; encourage; make or become bright or brighter
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scenic

(10)

a. E.g. Scenic designers have traditionally come from a variety of artistic backgrounds, but nowadays, generally speaking, they are trained professionals.

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preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier
nutritious; healthy; of or providing nourishment
noticeable; prominent; easy to notice; obvious
constituting or affording pleasing views of natural features; beautiful
money-making; involved in work that is intended for the mass market
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strengthen

(11)

v. E.g. These long-term projects strengthen Afghan women and children's rights to good health care.

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melt, such as snow and ice; defrost; warm weather following a freeze
reinforce; fortify; make strong or increase the strength of
make up; form something
load or burden; put harness onto animal's back to ride
meet the requirements of; fit; please; satisfy
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undifferentiated

(12)

a. E.g. If we start with infancy - the time from birth to two years - we have what we call undifferentiated faith.

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not differentiated; without clear distinctive characters
not decayed or decomposed
of very large or indefinite number; of ten thousand
of the same kin; related by blood
of or relating to an orbit; of or relating to the eye socket
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