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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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adaptation   Pronounce
n. modification; alteration or adjustment in structure or habits
The play is an adaptation of a short novel.
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address   Pronounce
v. make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
Brown planned to address the issue of low-income housing in his speech.
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adhere   Pronounce
v. stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
That is why the claying is necessary; it makes the grain adhere to the earth; otherwise, it would float.
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adhesive   Pronounce
a. sticky; glutinous; tending to persist
Today adhesive binding is the most popular approach for industrial booklet production.
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adjunct   Pronounce
n. something added on or attached generally nonessential or inferior
Although I don't absolutely need a second computer, I plan to buy a laptop to serve as an adjunct to my desktop model.
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adjustment   Pronounce
n. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
An individual uses this form to request an adjustment to an individual income tax return.
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access  Speak
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make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
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approach; entry; entrance
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a sportsman; one who contended for a prize in public games
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formal public statement; an act of making known publicly
adapt  Speak
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sickness;a slight but often persistent illness
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favorable judgment; feeling of pleasure, wonder, and approval
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formal public statement; an act of making known publicly
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make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
adornment  Speak
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one that argues for a cause; supporter or defender
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embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament
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a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
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make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
adversely  Speak
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air; a mixture of gases that surrounds any planet
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point or direct towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
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negatively; in an adverse manner; oppositely; inimically; offensively; unfortunately
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make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
advocate  Speak
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favorable judgment; feeling of pleasure, wonder, and approval
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one that argues for a cause; supporter or defender
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formal public statement; an act of making known publicly
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a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
alignment  Speak
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confederate; partner; collaborator
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a faster rate of improvement; the rate of change of velocity to time
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study; investigation; the process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts
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arrangement; association; alliance
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a. go away or leave; missing; not present


Spelling Word: absent
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v. pile up; collect;  mount up; increase


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


Spelling Word: accuse
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n. modification; alteration or adjustment in structure or habits


Spelling Word: adaptation
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n. something added on or attached generally nonessential or inferior


Spelling Word: adjunct
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v. worship with profound reverence; pay divine honors to; regard with the utmost esteem and affection


Spelling Word: adore
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