Test sheet for Eiken Vocabulary Test Online

accomplished

(1)

a. E.g. More poems should tell stories in accomplished ways.

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unlikely; impossible; not likely to be true
conforming to the current style; being or in accordance with current fashion
favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change
skilled; experienced; having many social graces; polished or refined
now and then; from time to time; infrequently; irregularly
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coalescence

(2)

n. E.g. We present a detailed molecular-dynamics study of the coalescence of gold.

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thin smooth shiny coating; glassy film, as one over the eyes
wandering from the main path of a journey; diversion
wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist; magnate
union of diverse things into one body or form or group; growing together of parts
trees having usually narrow leaves
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confirm

(3)

v. E.g. In the aftermath of Saturday's mass poisoning, the authorities imposed a virtual news blackout, refusing even to confirm how many people had died.

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yield assent; accord; agree, or acquiesce; adapt one's self; fulfill; accomplish
step on; mate with; place the foot
show a reaction to something favorably or as hoped
trade goods or services without the exchange of money
support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify
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distinctive

(4)

a. E.g. It is the retailer of unique, distinctive furniture in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

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special; unique; marking or expressing distinction or difference
torn; worn; having an irregular surface or edge; uneven or jagged in outline
sensitive to visible light
unable to help oneself; powerless or incompetent; powerless; weak
unreachable; not available; unattainable
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feeble

(5)

a. E.g. General Anderson, who is in feeble health, has been superseded in command of the Federal forces in Kentucky by General Sherman.

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lacking vigor, force, or effectiveness; faint; frail
worldwide; international; having the shape of a globe
with meaning; word for word; letter by letter
valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures
unavoidably; in a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent
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inspiring

(6)

a. E.g. This is an inspiring campaign and I would do anything to support this.

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used of organisms living together but not necessarily in a relationship beneficial to each
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
shy; craven; lacking self-confidence; shy
straightforward; frank; free from prejudice; impartial
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maize

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n. E.g. Their task was to carry the maize from the field to our courtyard.

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one of the vessels or tubes which carry either venous or arterial blood from the heart; major transit corridor
sudden intuition as part of solving a problem; arousing to a particular emotion or action
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears
status of a citizen with rights and duties
revival; renewal; revival of learning and culture
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overlap

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n. E.g. He warned of the potential for gap, overlap and duplication.

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representation of common ground between two things; extend over and cover a part of
slice of meat, typically beef, usually cut thick
result; relation of a result to its cause; logical conclusion or inference
passage from one form or state to another; change
tied; held; committed; limit; constraint; leap; jump
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prospector

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n. E.g. Years before he was to discover gold on Bonanza Creek, prospector George Carmack found a seam of coal near Five Finger Rapids.

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token that postal fee has been paid; charge for mailing something
warm-blooded vertebrate having skin covered with hair
secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
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spacious

(10)

a. E.g. The apartment was spacious, in other words, and elegantly decorated, but it wasn't clear anyone actually lived there.

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lacking education or knowledge; unaware
state of being held in high esteem and honor
subject to punishment by law
restricting according to rules or principles
wide; generous or large in area or extent; sizable
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spontaneously

(11)

ad. E.g. A celebration with roots in history, that has developed and spread spontaneously, is preferable to picking the birthday of a single man.

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therefore; as a result or consequence of something; subsequently
without advance preparation; naturally
submarine; beneath the surface of the water
seizing the attention; visually attractive
respectful; worshipful; impressed with veneration or deep respect
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unfortunately

(12)

ad. E.g. I want a smoke, Jane, to comfort me under all this; and unfortunately I have neither my cigar-case, nor my snuff-box.

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unchecked; free; marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
unluckily; by bad luck
thorough; concentrated; tending to give force or emphasis
solid; heavy and compact in form
thoughtful; marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate
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