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1   Overview:
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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author   Pronounce
n. beginner, former, or first mover of anything; creator; originator; one who composes or writes book or composer
In delivering the prize to the author of it, the mayor of the village made a warm speech.
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authorize   Pronounce
v. empower; give permission for; sanction
President Bush and House Leaders agreed on a resolution to authorize force against Iraq.
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autobiography   Pronounce
n. biography or story written by yourself
I shall not indulge in autobiography by speaking of my own country.
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automatic   Pronounce
a. mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
There were several bursts of automatic fire.
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automotive   Pronounce
a. of or relating to motor vehicles; moving by itself; self-propelling
We provide unique automotive tools and supplies, as well as expert advice and solutions.
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auxiliary   Pronounce
a. helper, additional or subsidiary
To prepare for the emergency, they built an auxiliary power station.
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absent  Speak
Exercise
go away or leave; missing; not present
Exercise
something, such as an accomplishment or achievement; achievement
Exercise
empower; give permission for; sanction
Exercise
activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment
absorption  Speak
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
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incorporate and absorb into mind; make similar; cause to resemble
Exercise
aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
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dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants
accidentally  Speak
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destroy completely; reduce to nonexistence
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clay; brick; sun-dried brick; structure built with this type of brick
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of the same kin; related by blood
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inadvertently; by chance; casually; fortuitously; not essentially or intrinsically
accredit  Speak
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aide; servant; accompanying; a person who participates in a meeting
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authorize; commission; give credit for
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a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory
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clay; brick; sun-dried brick; structure built with this type of brick
adaptive  Speak
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old; belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period
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making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly
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very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; surprising greatly
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having a capacity for adaptation; capable of adapting
administer  Speak
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ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
Exercise
take part in a trial performance; evaluate in a trial performance
Exercise
govern; supervise; give or apply medications
Exercise
expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
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n. improper use or handling; misuse


Spelling Word: abuse
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v. applaud; announce with great approval


Spelling Word: acclaim
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ad. energetically; vigorously; voluntarily, not passively


Spelling Word: actively
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v. regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at


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


Spelling Word: adventurer
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n. fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness


Spelling Word: affection
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