3000 ECPE Vocabulary

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salute  Speak Example sentences
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personnel who assist superior to carry out assigned task
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gather something together over time; scratch repeatedly
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having the same or a similar meaning; identical; equivalent
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give a sign of good will; compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow; honor
scour  Speak Example sentences
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robust; strong; substantially made or constructed
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scrub; clean, polish, or wash by scrubbing vigorously; wear away; search through or over thoroughly
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spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space
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slight; be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind
sedentary  Speak Example sentences
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poll; detailed critical inspection
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requiring sitting; accustomed to sitting or to taking little exercise; living in one area, not migratory
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give a sign of good will; compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow; honor
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condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind
shelter  Speak Example sentences
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group of organisms within a species; tension; pressure
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structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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not of major importance; of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
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having the same or a similar meaning; identical; equivalent
sour  Speak Example sentences
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taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice; showing ill humor
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pour; sudden drop from an upright position; flow or run out
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position relative to others; standing
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landscape; view; view or views of natural features, especially in open country
sow  Speak Example sentences
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plant; place seeds in or on
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position relative to others; standing
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landscape; view; view or views of natural features, especially in open country
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not of major importance; of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
spherical  Speak Example sentences
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landscape; view; view or views of natural features, especially in open country
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of or relating to spheres; having the shape of a sphere or ball
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used of armor; covered with scales, or scale like structures, as fish or reptile
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requiring sitting; accustomed to sitting or to taking little exercise; living in one area, not migratory
squash  Speak Example sentences
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necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
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put an abrupt end to; block to prevent rolling or slipping
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put down or suppress
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law enacted by legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler
stadium  Speak Example sentences
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location; place; site; pinpoint; mark to allow easy recognition
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large, usually open structure for sports events with tiered seating for spectators
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adequate; enough; being as much as is needed
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plant; place seeds in or on
strain  Speak Example sentences
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spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space
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close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.
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location; place; site; pinpoint; mark to allow easy recognition
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group of organisms within a species; tension; pressure