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 Test Questions
Word Frequency: from 3K to 4K
rarely     Speak
 
(1)
a. or ad.  
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having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
not often; in an unusual degree; exceptionally
temperate; gentle; mild; make less fast or intense ; preside over
fatal; lethal; causing or tending to cause death
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
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historical     Speak
 
(2)
a. or ad.  
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belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
in which; in what place or respect ?;
no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use
lacking awareness; senseless; unaware
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gloom     Speak
 
(3)
n.  
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partial or total darkness; thick shade; obscurity; shady, gloomy, or dark place or grove; cloudiness or heaviness of mind
act of providing or preparing for future use or application; making ready; preparation; foresight
the quantity contained in a basket
a single dried stalk of grain
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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criminal     Speak
 
(4)
n.  
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treatment for illness or injury
metal that has been formed into a thin flexible thread
one who has committed a crime; one who is found guilty by verdict
formally making a person known to another or to the public
training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves
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implied     Speak
 
(5)
a. or ad.  
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perhaps; possibly
at exactly a specified time; punctually
suggested but not directly expressed;
not easy; difficult; restless; disturbed by pain, anxiety
devout; religious; exhibiting strict, traditional sense of virtue and morality
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enable     Speak
 
(6)
v.  
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inquire into; attempt to find out in scientific manner
supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity; make able; make feasible or possible
cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
disrupt; hinder; be or create a hindrance or obstacle
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privilege     Speak
 
(7)
n.  
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special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all; right reserved exclusively
passageway between fences which is not traveled as a highroad; narrow country road
activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively
the last section of a communication
a long round rod of wood, metal, or plastic
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specific     Speak
 
(8)
a. or ad.  
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very well known and important; immediately noticeable
stated explicitly or in detail; definite
in large part; mainly or chiefly
majestic; impressive, as in size or proportions
having affection or warm regard; loving or fond; kindly inclined
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flour     Speak
 
(9)
n.  
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fine powdery foodstuff; soft, fine powder
quality that makes something laughable or amusing; funniness
formal, lengthy discussion of a subject; verbal exchange; conversation
management; supervision; people who are in charge for management; activity of government for powers and duties
crack, as in earth surface; splitting of skin, caused by cold or exposure; one of the jaws or cheeks; man or boy
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column     Speak
 
(10)
n.  
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chief; leader
feeling of dissatisfaction
freedom from control or influence of others
a tall solid upright stone post
extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
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coarse     Speak
 
(11)
a. or ad.  
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lying toward or situated in the east
very drunk
in a swift manner
without end; having no end or conclusion; perpetual; interminable
rough or harsh; of low, common, or inferior quality
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powder     Speak
 
(12)
n.  
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a point around which anything revolves
large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons
the last section of a communication
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
strong desire for something; feel the need to eat
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upward     Speak
 
(13)
a. or ad.  
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humble; less ambitious; moderate
by name; by particular mention; expressly; that is to say
eased; made easier to bear; extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
before now
to a later time
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recognition     Speak
 
(14)
n.  
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acceptance ; appreciation; approval
place abounding in trees or shrubs
punishment inflicted in return for an injury or an offense; retribution
profound respect and esteem with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; act showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy
a hoofed grazing or browsing animal, with branched bony antlers
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pole     Speak
 
(15)
n.  
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fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant; thread made from fibers of the flax plant
intense interest; eagerness to accomplish some object
any machine shaped having a circular frame
a long round rod of wood, metal, or plastic
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
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president     Speak
 
(16)
n.  
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the elected head of a republican state
a son of your brother or sister
formally making a person known to another or to the public
a public event or show that is exciting to watch; an exciting appearance
round citrus fruit, color between red and yellow
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glimpse     Speak
 
(17)
n.  
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a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
act of waiting; delay; stay or continuance in a place
the spirit of a dead person
a person visiting a person or place, especially socially or as a tourist
glance; a quick look; see briefly; a brief or incomplete view
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madam     Speak
 
(18)
n.  
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a woman who runs a house of prostitution
act of receiving; manner in which something is greeted
building of something, typically a large structure
a request to participate, be present, or take part in something
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
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deprived     Speak
 
(19)
a. or ad.  
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quickly and without warning
in a serious manner
suffering severe and damaging lack of basic material;
changed from sound to putrid state; spoiled; tainted
monetary; relating to money matters
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machinery     Speak
 
(20)
n.  
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medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; removal of disease or evil
cosmos; everything that exists anywhere
machines or machine systems collectively
feeling; perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition
crack, as in earth surface; splitting of skin, caused by cold or exposure; one of the jaws or cheeks; man or boy
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