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 4000 Eiken Vocabulary List
1   Overview:
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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adhesive   Pronounce
n. glue; paste; the substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
Painting before the adhesive is applied will keep the color on much longer.
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adjoining   Pronounce
a. neighboring; being in contact at some point or line; joining to
Did you hear a noise? I dare say it is only a rat scrambling along the rafters of the adjoining schoolroom.
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adjust   Pronounce
v. change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
The opera house was handed over by the builders nearly a year ago, but it's taken many months to install new stage machinery and to adjust the acoustics.
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administer   Pronounce
v. govern; supervise; give or apply medications
It's led to major disagreement about how best to administer development funds among some government departments.
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administrator   Pronounce
n. one who manages a government agency or department
One college administrator says it'll be difficult for them to meet the increased demand without a massive expansion in teaching staff and other facilities.
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admire   Pronounce
v. regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at
You may not like him, but you have got to admire his persistence.
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abrasive  Speak
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appeal; a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
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able to pay for
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stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
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rubbing away; tending to grind down
absolute  Speak
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perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
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blame; say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
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one who is absent or not in residence
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a way of considering or doing something
accountant  Speak
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essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
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pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
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one who maintains and audits business accounts
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mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
acknowledge  Speak
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one who maintains and audits business accounts
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declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
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blame; say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
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be broadcast on television or radio
affordable  Speak
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composition; a plan for how something will happen
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act of accepting with approval
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shield away from; prevent
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able to pay for
allegation  Speak
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suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong
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successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
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surprise someone very much; shock
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rubbing away; tending to grind down
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5   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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v. assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


Spelling Word: absorb
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n. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity;


Spelling Word: adolescent
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n. act of accepting with approval


Spelling Word: adoption
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n. embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament


Spelling Word: adornment
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a. improved; highly developed or complex; ahead of the times; progressive


Spelling Word: advanced
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n. point or direct towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it


Spelling Word: aim
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