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 4000 Eiken Vocabulary List
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Preparing vocabulary for the Eiken Test (Grade Pre-1 and Grade 1) 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.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abandon
abbreviate
abbreviation
abnormal
aboard
abort
abortion
abrasive
absence
absent
absentee
absolute
absolutely
absorb
absorption
abstract
absurd
abundant
abuse
academic
academy
accelerate
acceleration
access
accessible
accident
accidental
accidentally
accompaniment
accompany
accomplish
accomplished
accomplishment
account
accountant
accounting
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annual   Pronounce
a. occurring or payable every year
It says that the Queen's role in the annual state opening of parliament should be changed.
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anonymous   Pronounce
a. having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
The buyer, who wished to remain anonymous, is a foreigner with homes in Europe.
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anthem   Pronounce
n. song of praise or patriotism; the song of devotion or loyalty
Let us now all join in singing the national anthem.
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anticipation   Pronounce
n. something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
Please hold your breath in anticipation of that event.
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antiquated   Pronounce
a. too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
We are tolerably conversant with the early English poets; and can discover no resemblance whatever, except in antiquated spelling and a few obsolete words.
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antique   Pronounce
a. old; belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period
Quite a few of these old booklets can still be found in antique stores or online bookstores.
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absorption  Speak
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process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
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a person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority
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occurring or payable every year
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speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
accompaniment  Speak
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operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
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act of accompanying someone or something
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one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
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termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan
adjust  Speak
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the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
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permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
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change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
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one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
admit  Speak
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termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan
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permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
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operatic solo; a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
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exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; not quarrelsome
aggressive  Speak
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related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
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making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly
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total of two or more quantities; aggregate; sum
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govern; supervise; give or apply medications
alignment  Speak
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total of two or more quantities; aggregate; sum
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arrangement; association; alliance
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something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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affected by shame; abashed or confused by guilt
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n. defendant or defendants in a criminal case; a person charged with an offense


Spelling Word: accused
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v. make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive


Spelling Word: activate
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n. state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune


Spelling Word: adversity
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v. speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something


Spelling Word: advocate
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n. natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship; relationship by marriage


Spelling Word: affinity
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a. making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly


Spelling Word: aggressive
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