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 4000 Duolingo Vocabulary List
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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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assuredly   Pronounce
ad. in a way that causes something to be certain; undoubtedly
We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.
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astonishing   Pronounce
a. very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; surprising greatly
What I find a bit astonishing is that folks encourage others to do the same.
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astronomer   Pronounce
n. a physicist who studies astronomy
He felt much as an astronomer feels who has discovered a new planet--no doubt, as far as strong, deep, unalloyed pleasure is concerned.
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astronomy   Pronounce
n. branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
The brightened comet in the constellation Virgo may even be visible to the naked eye, allowing members of the public worldwide to join in this historic moment in astronomy.
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atheist   Pronounce
n. nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god
The view that children are born atheist is relatively recent.
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atlas   Pronounce
n. a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
Embarrassed at being unable to distinguish Slovenia from Slovakia, George W. finally consulted an atlas.
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absorption  Speak
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any part of a curved line
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
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manually skilled worker; craftsman, as opposed to an artist
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difficult to handle or manage
accountant  Speak
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any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms
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of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small
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come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount
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one who maintains and audits business accounts
adobe  Speak
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art or science of flying; flight; aeronautics
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able to pay for
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difficult to handle or manage
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clay; brick; sun-dried brick; structure built with this type of brick
adventurer  Speak
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be broadcast on television or radio
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one who enjoys exciting, dangerous activities, often in foreign countries
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cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
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any part of a curved line
air  Speak
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be broadcast on television or radio
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offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
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formal public statement; an act of making known publicly
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clay; brick; sun-dried brick; structure built with this type of brick
annex  Speak
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cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
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clothes, especially of a particular or formal type; dress
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append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
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several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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a. broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another


Spelling Word: abrupt
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n. improper use or handling; misuse


Spelling Word: abuse
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v. border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent


Spelling Word: abut
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n. mental keenness; quickness of perception


Spelling Word: acumen
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n. one that argues for a cause; supporter or defender


Spelling Word: advocate
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v. change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors


Spelling Word: amend
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