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IELTS
4000 IELTS Academic Words List Check 1st Group
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coinage
n.
coins collectively
n.
coins collectively
coincident
a.
happening at the same time; simultaneous
a.
happening at the same time; simultaneous
collaborate
v.
work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort
v.
work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort
collective
a.
common; assembled into or viewed as a whole
a.
common; assembled into or viewed as a whole
colonel
n.
a commissioned military officer
......n.
a commissioned military officer
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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wane
v.
decrease in size or strength; draw gradually to an end
v.
decrease in size or strength; draw gradually to an end
warrant
n.
guarantee; assurance by the seller; authorization or certification
n.
guarantee; assurance by the seller; authorization or certification
wary
a.
very cautious; on guard; watchful
a.
very cautious; on guard; watchful
waver
v.
play or move to and fro; move one way and the other; swing; be unsettled in opinion
v.
play or move to and fro; move one way and the other; swing; be unsettled in opinion
weld
v.
unite closely or intimately; join together by heating
......v.
unite closely or intimately; join together by heating
500 IELTS Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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currency
/'kʌrənsɪ/ n. Syn. money
money; general acceptance or use
It now ranks along with oil and tourism as Mexico's biggest foreign currency earner.
/'kʌrənsɪ/ n. Syn. money
money; general acceptance or use
It now ranks along with oil and tourism as Mexico's biggest foreign currency earner.
cycle
/'saɪkə
/'saɪkə
data
/'deɪtə, 'dɑrtə/;/'dætə/ n.
collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
Now that data is required from around the world, the IEA must obtain them from a wide variety of sources.
/'deɪtə, 'dɑrtə/;/'dætə/ n.
collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
Now that data is required from around the world, the IEA must obtain them from a wide variety of sources.
debate
/dɪ'beɪt/ n. Syn. argument
discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
Robert Potts, who recently retired as chancellor at Arkansas State University, witnessed the nickname debate in two states.
/dɪ'beɪt/ n. Syn. argument
discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
Robert Potts, who recently retired as chancellor at Arkansas State University, witnessed the nickname debate in two states.
decade
/'dɛkeɪd/ n.
a group of ten, especially a period of ten years
This decade is the time to fully embrace diversity and demonstrate equal rights to all Americans in this country.
....../'dɛkeɪd/ n.
a group of ten, especially a period of ten years
This decade is the time to fully embrace diversity and demonstrate equal rights to all Americans in this country.
TOEFL
5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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insuperable
a.
impossible to overcome; unbeatable
a.
impossible to overcome; unbeatable
integral
a.
essential or necessary for completeness; entire
a.
essential or necessary for completeness; entire
integrated
a.
formed into a whole; introduced into another entity
a.
formed into a whole; introduced into another entity
intelligent
a.
ingenious; wise; bright; having a high degree of intelligence; mentally acute
a.
ingenious; wise; bright; having a high degree of intelligence; mentally acute
intense
a.
extreme; acute; in an extreme degree
......a.
extreme; acute; in an extreme degree
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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quay
n.
dock; landing place; reinforced bank where ships are loaded or unloaded
n.
dock; landing place; reinforced bank where ships are loaded or unloaded
query
n.
inquiry; doubt in mind; mental reservation
n.
inquiry; doubt in mind; mental reservation
quiver
v.
shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement
v.
shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement
quote
v.
cite or repeat a passage from; repeat or copy the words of another
v.
cite or repeat a passage from; repeat or copy the words of another
rabble
n.
lowest or coarsest class of people; iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron
......n.
lowest or coarsest class of people; iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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flaccid
/'flæsɪd/ a.
acting in strength, firmness, or resilience
His sedentary life had left him with flaccid muscles.
/'flæsɪd/ a.
acting in strength, firmness, or resilience
His sedentary life had left him with flaccid muscles.
flagrant
/'fleɪgrənt/ a.
obvious and offensive, blatant, scandalous; flaming into notice
The governor's appointment of his brother-in-law to the State Supreme Court was a flagrant violation of the state laws against nepotism.
/'fleɪgrənt/ a.
obvious and offensive, blatant, scandalous; flaming into notice
The governor's appointment of his brother-in-law to the State Supreme Court was a flagrant violation of the state laws against nepotism.
flamboyant
/flæm'bɔɪənt/ a. Syn. showy; ostentatious
elaborately or excessively ornamented
Modern architecture has discarded the flamboyant trimming on buildings and emphasizes simplicity of line.
/flæm'bɔɪənt/ a. Syn. showy; ostentatious
elaborately or excessively ornamented
Modern architecture has discarded the flamboyant trimming on buildings and emphasizes simplicity of line.
flaunt
/flɔ:nt/ v.
display proudly or shamelessly; show oneself off
And all the information they did flaunt is easily obtainable.
/flɔ:nt/ v.
display proudly or shamelessly; show oneself off
And all the information they did flaunt is easily obtainable.
fleeting
/'fli:tɪŋ/ a. Syn. ephemeral
transient; brief; temporary; passing quickly
Sometimes, for a fleeting moment, I thought I caught a glance, heard a tone, beheld a form, which announced the realization of my dream.
....../'fli:tɪŋ/ a. Syn. ephemeral
transient; brief; temporary; passing quickly
Sometimes, for a fleeting moment, I thought I caught a glance, heard a tone, beheld a form, which announced the realization of my dream.
TOEFL Words with Synonyms Check 1st Group
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retrieve
/rɪ'tri:v/ v. Syn. recover; regain
recover; find and bring in; get back
/rɪ'tri:v/ v. Syn. recover; regain
recover; find and bring in; get back
rudimentary
/ru:dɪ'mɛntərɪ/ a. Syn. elementary; crude; incipient
relating to basic facts or principles; being in the earliest stages of development; incipient
/ru:dɪ'mɛntərɪ/ a. Syn. elementary; crude; incipient
relating to basic facts or principles; being in the earliest stages of development; incipient
rue
/ru:/ v. Syn. regret; lament; mourn
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
/ru:/ v. Syn. regret; lament; mourn
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
sacrosanct
/'sækroʊsæŋkt/ a. Syn. inviolable
regarded as sacred and inviolable
/'sækroʊsæŋkt/ a. Syn. inviolable
regarded as sacred and inviolable
sagacious
/sə'geɪʃəs/ a. Syn. perceptive; shrewd
perceptive; shrewd; having insight
....../sə'geɪʃəs/ a. Syn. perceptive; shrewd
perceptive; shrewd; having insight
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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sustain
v. Syn. support; nourish; maintain
admit as valid; keep in existence; lengthen or extend in duration or space
v. Syn. support; nourish; maintain
admit as valid; keep in existence; lengthen or extend in duration or space
sustenance
n. Syn. livelihood; subsistence; food
act of sustaining; something, especially food, that sustains life or health
n. Syn. livelihood; subsistence; food
act of sustaining; something, especially food, that sustains life or health
swarm
n. Syn. throng; flock; crowd
dense moving crowd; large group of honeybees
n. Syn. throng; flock; crowd
dense moving crowd; large group of honeybees
sway
v. Syn. swing
swing; move back and forth or sideways; win approval or support for; convince
v. Syn. swing
swing; move back and forth or sideways; win approval or support for; convince
swerve
v. Syn. deviate
wander or stray; turn aside sharply; climb or move upward
......v. Syn. deviate
wander or stray; turn aside sharply; climb or move upward
Vocabulary for PTE Speaking Check 1st Group
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subsequent
following in time or order; succeeding; later
following in time or order; succeeding; later
subsidiary
subordinate; secondary; serving to assist or supplement
subordinate; secondary; serving to assist or supplement
successive
consecutive
consecutive
sufficient
adequate; enough; being as much as is needed
adequate; enough; being as much as is needed
sum
mount or whole of any number of individuals or particulars added together; amount
......mount or whole of any number of individuals or particulars added together; amount
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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relapse
n.
falling back into a former state, especially becoming worse
n.
falling back into a former state, especially becoming worse
relaxation
n.
state of refreshing tranquility; an act of making less strict
n.
state of refreshing tranquility; an act of making less strict
relevance
n.
relation of something to the matter at hand; applicability to social issues
n.
relation of something to the matter at hand; applicability to social issues
relinquish
v.
give up something with reluctance; retire from; give up or abandon
v.
give up something with reluctance; retire from; give up or abandon
relish
v.
take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
......v.
take keen or zestful pleasure in; enjoy the flavor of; give spice or flavor to
Barron GRE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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innocuous
having no adverse effect; harmless
E.g.An occasional glass of wine with dinner is relatively innocuous and should have no ill effect on you.
having no adverse effect; harmless
E.g.An occasional glass of wine with dinner is relatively innocuous and should have no ill effect on you.
innovation
introduction of something new
E.g.The United States, a nation that has always led the way in innovation, is now being outpaced in math and science education.
introduction of something new
E.g.The United States, a nation that has always led the way in innovation, is now being outpaced in math and science education.
innuendo
hint; indirect implication , usually malicious
E.g.Until he engages in innuendo about being supported by "hard-working, white Americans," then he has not said much that should upset fellow Democrats.
hint; indirect implication , usually malicious
E.g.Until he engages in innuendo about being supported by "hard-working, white Americans," then he has not said much that should upset fellow Democrats.
inopportune
untimely; poorly chosen; inconvenient; unseasonable; unsuitable
E.g.A rock concert is an inopportune setting for a quiet conversation.
untimely; poorly chosen; inconvenient; unseasonable; unsuitable
E.g.A rock concert is an inopportune setting for a quiet conversation.
inordinate
exceeding reasonable limits; excessive; not regulated; disorderly
E.g.She had an inordinate fondness for candy, eating two or three boxes in a single day.
......exceeding reasonable limits; excessive; not regulated; disorderly
E.g.She had an inordinate fondness for candy, eating two or three boxes in a single day.
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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dole
n.
share of money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given
n.
share of money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given
doll
n.
small toy with human figure, normally for little child
n.
small toy with human figure, normally for little child
domain
n. Syn. field
field; territory over which rule or control is exercised; networked computers that share a common address
n. Syn. field
field; territory over which rule or control is exercised; networked computers that share a common address
dome
n.
building or house, especially as great hall, church, or temple; anything shaped like cupola
n.
building or house, especially as great hall, church, or temple; anything shaped like cupola
domestic
a. Syn. house-hold; tame
house-hold; of or relating to the home ; within the country or home
......a. Syn. house-hold; tame
house-hold; of or relating to the home ; within the country or home
TOEIC Reading Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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articulate
a. Syn. effective; distinct
expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
a. Syn. effective; distinct
expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
ascertain
v. Syn. discover; insure
find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
v. Syn. discover; insure
find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
ascribe
v. Syn. refer; attribute; assign
inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
v. Syn. refer; attribute; assign
inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
assault
n. Syn. attack; onslaught
attack; onslaught
n. Syn. attack; onslaught
attack; onslaught
assert
v. Syn. declare
declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
......v. Syn. declare
declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
ECPE
3000 ECPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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excavate
v. Syn. unearth
unearth; dig out; make a hole in; hollow out
v. Syn. unearth
unearth; dig out; make a hole in; hollow out
excellent
a. Syn. outstanding; splendid
surpassing others in some good quality or the sum of qualities; of great worth; eminent, in a good sense
a. Syn. outstanding; splendid
surpassing others in some good quality or the sum of qualities; of great worth; eminent, in a good sense
exceptional
a. Syn. extraordinary; unusual
extraordinary; unusual; well above average
a. Syn. extraordinary; unusual
extraordinary; unusual; well above average
excess
a. Syn. extra; surplus
amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; surplus
a. Syn. extra; surplus
amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; surplus
exchange
n. Syn. substitute
substitute; trade in; give in return for something received
......n. Syn. substitute
substitute; trade in; give in return for something received
ECPE Oral Exam Words Check 1st Group
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thereby
thus; accordingly; by that means; because of that
E.g. They hunger and thirst no more; all their wants are supplied, and all the uneasiness caused thereby is removed.
thus; accordingly; by that means; because of that
E.g. They hunger and thirst no more; all their wants are supplied, and all the uneasiness caused thereby is removed.
tilt
slight but noticeable partiality; line or surface that departs from the vertical
E.g. I request to adjust the tilt of my writing table.
slight but noticeable partiality; line or surface that departs from the vertical
E.g. I request to adjust the tilt of my writing table.
timber
wood; lumber; trees or wooded land considered as a source of wood
E.g. The deer has been jumping the fence to go to the timber from the corn field.
wood; lumber; trees or wooded land considered as a source of wood
E.g. The deer has been jumping the fence to go to the timber from the corn field.
track
road or path affording passage; line or route along which something moves
E.g. The negotiators reach agreement and a fast track legislation that would allow passage through the US congress without amendments.
road or path affording passage; line or route along which something moves
E.g. The negotiators reach agreement and a fast track legislation that would allow passage through the US congress without amendments.
transcript
reproduction of a written record as a legal or school record
E.g. When applying for this job, please include your latest transcript in package.
......reproduction of a written record as a legal or school record
E.g. When applying for this job, please include your latest transcript in package.
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