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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.

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
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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acceleration   Pronounce
n. a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
She's not the only driver complaining; Other Prius drivers have filed reports with the Traffic Safety Administration concerning acceleration problems.
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accessible   Pronounce
a. easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
Simon and James will no longer be posting to The Hearing; however, all previous posts will remain accessible here.
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accidental   Pronounce
a. unexpected; happening by chance, unintentionally  
Its curves are arbitrary and what we call accidental, but one after another follows it as if he were guided by a chart on which it was laid down.
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accompaniment   Pronounce
n. act of accompanying someone or something
I have swallowed the remainder with an accompaniment of secret tears, forced from me by the exigency of hunger.
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accomplish   Pronounce
v. succeed in doing; bring to pass; achieve; reach the end of; complete
No single space project will be more impressive to humankind, and none will be difficult or expensive to accomplish.
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accomplishment   Pronounce
n. achievement; fulfillment; something that is successful
Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.
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acceleration  Speak
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append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
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a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
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a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
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protected by armor; provided with a protective covering
accurate  Speak
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capable of providing a correct reading or measurement; performing with care and precision
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increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
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recognition; taste; judgment or opinion, especially a favorable one
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tell someone confidently that something is true; guarantee; convince
affection  Speak
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state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
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on a ship, train, plane, or other vehicles; in or into a group, organization, or business
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self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
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fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness
affective  Speak
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medieval chemistry; magical or mysterious power or process of transforming
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set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
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sentimental; emotional; emotionally charged
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the warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
agreement  Speak
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reluctant; disinclined; turned away or backward; unwilling
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state of agreeing; harmony of opinion, statement, action, or character
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a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
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composition; a plan for how something will happen
alert  Speak
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the warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
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composition; a plan for how something will happen
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make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
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a passage from one form or state to another; change
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ad. utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors  


Spelling Word: absolutely
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v. govern; supervise; give or apply medications


Spelling Word: administer
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n. wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment


Spelling Word: amazement
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n. acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse


Spelling Word: apology
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n. close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance


Spelling Word: application
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v. be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of


Spelling Word: appreciate
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