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Preparing vocabulary for the Duolingo English Test (DET) is a smart move! Since vocabulary plays a huge role in all parts of the exam (Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking), here’s a focused vocabulary to help you build and remember the right words effectively.

In addition to the vocabulary, we also provide online tools and exercises to support your studies, along with helpful tips and printable materials.

We organize these 4000 words into 14 groups. Group one is open to all visitors. The rest of the groups are only fully accessible to VIP users.
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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abbreviate
abide
ablaze
aboard
abolish
abolition
abolitionist
abound
abrupt
absent
absentee
absenteeism
absolute
absorb
absorption
absurd
absurdity
abundant
abundantly
abuse
abut
academic
academician
accelerate
acceleration
accessibility
accessible
accessory
accident
accidentally
acclaim
accommodate
accompaniment
accompanying
accomplish
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armory   Pronounce
n. arsenal; a place where arms are manufactured
The adjutant general may designate an officer to be in direct charge of each armory, arsenal, camp, base, or other facilities.
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aromatic   Pronounce
a. fragrant or sweet-smelling; caused by fragrant odor
Medieval sailing vessels brought aromatic herbs from China to Europe.
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arrange   Pronounce
v. put in proper order; dispose in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose
Just five years earlier, Carter and I had helped arrange the federal loan guarantee that saved Chrysler from bankruptcy.
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arthritis   Pronounce
n. inflammation of a joint or joints
Multiple treatments have shown success in treating arthritis symptoms, that is, in the relief of symptoms.
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articulate   Pronounce
a. expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
Her articulate presentation of the advertising campaign impressed her employers.
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artillery   Pronounce
n. large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; army branch in use of large weapons
Our rocket artillery is simply a mass of rounds pointed at the general area of the enemy.
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abrupt  Speak
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quality of nearness to the truth or the true value
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broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
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having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
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the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with
absenteeism  Speak
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a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard
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habitual not to appear, especially for work or other regular duty
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border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent
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a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
abut  Speak
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a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
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energetically; vigorously; voluntarily, not passively
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border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent
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quality of nearness to the truth or the true value
account  Speak
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put into motion or action; activate
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having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
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narrative or record of events; the reason given for a particular action or event
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border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent
actively  Speak
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a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory
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a box-shaped musical instrument consisting of a folded central part with a keyboard
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quality of nearness to the truth or the true value
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energetically; vigorously; voluntarily, not passively
adoption  Speak
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act of accepting with approval
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narrative or record of events; the reason given for a particular action or event
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connect or join together; combine
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hand tool for boring holes; hollow drill used to take core samples of soil, ice
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n. an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event


Spelling Word: accident
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v. put into motion or action; activate


Spelling Word: actuate
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v. be next to; be contiguous to; border on


Spelling Word: adjoin
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n. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances


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n. progress; promotion;  forward step; improvement


Spelling Word: advancement
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n. one who enjoys exciting, dangerous activities, often in foreign countries


Spelling Word: adventurer
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