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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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adversary   Pronounce
n. the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition
The young wrestler struggled to defeat his adversary.
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adversity   Pronounce
n. state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
A young boy whose strength in adversity is an inspiration to all who know him.
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advocate   Pronounce
n. one that argues for a cause; supporter or defender
I guess a Twitter security advocate is a Twitter user whose account has been hacked.
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affect   Pronounce
v. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
The move is likely to affect women and girls worldwide as international brands such as Mango and Zara have signed up to the agreement.
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affection   Pronounce
n. fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness
I happen to think that the physical expression of love and affection is just about the best thing we humans do.
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affective   Pronounce
a. sentimental; emotional; emotionally charged
It's fairly well known that 'light therapy' is sometimes used to help those suffering from depression, especially seasonal affective disorder.
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aboard  Speak
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varied;  consisting of various types mixed together
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eager; keen; worried; uneasy, and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter
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on a ship, train, plane, or other vehicles; in or into a group, organization, or business
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helper; a person who assists or helps someone else
abortion  Speak
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indictment; charge of wrongdoing that is made against a person or other party
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regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at
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termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan
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sickness;a slight but often persistent illness
acidic  Speak
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something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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tasting sour like acid; being or containing an acid
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partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock or illness
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of or relating to motor vehicles; moving by itself; self-propelling
acute  Speak
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related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
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authorized messenger or representative
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act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
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quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
advocate  Speak
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one that argues for a cause; supporter or defender
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regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at
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related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
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indictment; charge of wrongdoing that is made against a person or other party
akin  Speak
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north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and cone-like fruit
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the joint which connects the foot with the leg; tarsus
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of the same kin; related by blood
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state of being allied; the act of allying or uniting; a union of interests between families, states, parties
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v. move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected


Spelling Word: accelerate
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v. travel with; be associated with


Spelling Word: accompany
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v. succeed in doing; bring to pass; achieve; reach the end of; complete


Spelling Word: accomplish
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n. one who maintains and audits business accounts


Spelling Word: accountant
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v. blame; say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind


Spelling Word: accuse
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a. sentimental; emotional; emotionally charged


Spelling Word: affective
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