ESL Students English Vocabulary Portal
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IELTS
4000 IELTS Academic Words List Check 1st Group
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absent
a.
go away or leave; missing; not present
a.
go away or leave; missing; not present
absolute
a.
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
a.
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
absolutely
ad.
utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors
ad.
utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors
absorb
v.
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
v.
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
absorption
n.
process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
......n.
process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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rectangle
n.
a parallelogram with four right angles
n.
a parallelogram with four right angles
recycle
v.
reprocess; use again after processing
v.
reprocess; use again after processing
refine
v.
purify; make more precise; improve
v.
purify; make more precise; improve
refreshment
n.
activity that refreshes and recreates; snacks and drinks served as a light meal
n.
activity that refreshes and recreates; snacks and drinks served as a light meal
refugee
n.
one who flees to shelter, or place of safety
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one who flees to shelter, or place of safety
500 IELTS Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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contract
/'kɒntrækt/ v. Syn. shrink; constrict
constrict; make smaller; compress or concentrate
The heat will contract the woollen garment.
/'kɒntrækt/ v. Syn. shrink; constrict
constrict; make smaller; compress or concentrate
The heat will contract the woollen garment.
contradict
/kɒntrə'dɪkt/ v. Syn. confront; oppose
confront; oppose
Now act as you please: write and contradict my assertion--expose my falsehood as soon as you like.
/kɒntrə'dɪkt/ v. Syn. confront; oppose
confront; oppose
Now act as you please: write and contradict my assertion--expose my falsehood as soon as you like.
contrary
/'kɒntrərɪ/;/'kɒntrɛrɪ/ a. Syn. opposite
relation of direct opposition; very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Our boat took a course contrary to theirs.
/'kɒntrərɪ/;/'kɒntrɛrɪ/ a. Syn. opposite
relation of direct opposition; very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Our boat took a course contrary to theirs.
contrast
/'kɒntrɑrst/;/'kɒntræst/ n.
act of distinguishing by comparing differences
In contrast, the Prime Minister's aides are preparing his defense, saying that at the time, the entire cabinet backed the move to war, and that he's willing to implement all the committee's recommendations.
/'kɒntrɑrst/;/'kɒntræst/ n.
act of distinguishing by comparing differences
In contrast, the Prime Minister's aides are preparing his defense, saying that at the time, the entire cabinet backed the move to war, and that he's willing to implement all the committee's recommendations.
contribute
/kən'trɪbju:t/ v.
provide; bestow a quality on
In the developed world, many companies provide a fund, which they and their staff contribute to, which is then invested in shares, bonds and other assets.
....../kən'trɪbju:t/ v.
provide; bestow a quality on
In the developed world, many companies provide a fund, which they and their staff contribute to, which is then invested in shares, bonds and other assets.
TOEFL
5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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instruction
n.
direction; teaching; activities of educating or instructing
n.
direction; teaching; activities of educating or instructing
insulation
n.
act of insulating; separation; state of being detached, from other objects
n.
act of insulating; separation; state of being detached, from other objects
insulin
n.
hormone secreted by the isles
n.
hormone secreted by the isles
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
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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loaf
n.
any thick lump, mass, or cake, especially a large regularly shaped or molded mass, as of bread
n.
any thick lump, mass, or cake, especially a large regularly shaped or molded mass, as of bread
lofty
a.
high, tall, having great height; idealistic, implying over-optimism
a.
high, tall, having great height; idealistic, implying over-optimism
lucid
a.
easily understood; clear; intelligible
a.
easily understood; clear; intelligible
ludicrous
a.
laughable; completely devoid of wisdom or good sense
a.
laughable; completely devoid of wisdom or good sense
lugubrious
a.
mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated degree
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mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated degree
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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divulge
/daɪ'vʌldʒ/ v. Syn. reveal
reveal; make known to public
Will update regarding the details, but all I can divulge is that it involves a really good-looking guy.
/daɪ'vʌldʒ/ v. Syn. reveal
reveal; make known to public
Will update regarding the details, but all I can divulge is that it involves a really good-looking guy.
dogmatic
/dɒg'mætɪk/;/dɔ:gmætɪk/ a. Syn. opinionated; doctrinal
stubbornly adhering to insufficiently proven beliefs; inflexible, rigid
We tried to discourage Doug from being so dogmatic, but never could convince him that his opinions might be wrong.
/dɒg'mætɪk/;/dɔ:gmætɪk/ a. Syn. opinionated; doctrinal
stubbornly adhering to insufficiently proven beliefs; inflexible, rigid
We tried to discourage Doug from being so dogmatic, but never could convince him that his opinions might be wrong.
dynamic
/daɪ'næmɪk/ a. Syn. energetic
energetic; vigorously active
The dynamic aerobics instructor kept her students on the run.
/daɪ'næmɪk/ a. Syn. energetic
energetic; vigorously active
The dynamic aerobics instructor kept her students on the run.
ecclesiastic
/ɪkli:zɪ'æstɪk/ n.
minister or priest; cleric; one holding an office in the Christian ministry
This talented ecclesiastic is also responsible for restoration of the Church in Tlalpan, on the outskirts of the Federal District.
/ɪkli:zɪ'æstɪk/ n.
minister or priest; cleric; one holding an office in the Christian ministry
This talented ecclesiastic is also responsible for restoration of the Church in Tlalpan, on the outskirts of the Federal District.
edict
/'i:dɪkt/ n.
decree ,especially issued by a sovereign; official command
The emperor issued an edict decreeing that everyone should come see him model his magnificent new clothes.
....../'i:dɪkt/ n.
decree ,especially issued by a sovereign; official command
The emperor issued an edict decreeing that everyone should come see him model his magnificent new clothes.
TOEFL Words with Synonyms Check 1st Group
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sporadic
/spə'rædɪk/ a.
occurring at irregular intervals; having no pattern or order in time
/spə'rædɪk/ a.
occurring at irregular intervals; having no pattern or order in time
spurn
/spɜrn/ v. Syn. reject; scorn
reject disdainfully or contemptuously; scorn
/spɜrn/ v. Syn. reject; scorn
reject disdainfully or contemptuously; scorn
stoic
/'stoʊɪk/ a. Syn. impassive
indifferent to or unaffected by joy, grief, pleasure, or pain
/'stoʊɪk/ a. Syn. impassive
indifferent to or unaffected by joy, grief, pleasure, or pain
stringent
/'strɪndʒənt/ a. Syn. binding; rigid
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; binding; rigid
/'strɪndʒənt/ a. Syn. binding; rigid
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; binding; rigid
stupendous
/stju:'pɛndəs/;/stu:-/ a.
astonishing; wonderful; amazing, especially, astonishing in magnitude or elevation
....../stju:'pɛndəs/;/stu:-/ a.
astonishing; wonderful; amazing, especially, astonishing in magnitude or elevation
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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saddle
v.
load or burden; put harness onto animal's back to ride
v.
load or burden; put harness onto animal's back to ride
safeguard
n.
one who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection
n.
one who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection
saline
a. Syn. salty
salty; containing salt; of or relating to chemical salts
a. Syn. salty
salty; containing salt; of or relating to chemical salts
salute
n. Syn. honor
give a sign of good will; compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow; honor
n. Syn. honor
give a sign of good will; compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow; honor
salvage
v. Syn. rescue
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use
......v. Syn. rescue
save from loss or destruction; rescue of a ship; save for further use
Vocabulary for PTE Speaking Check 1st Group
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scope
range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound
range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound
section
one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
one of several parts; pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
sector
particular aspect of life or activity; body of people who form part of society or economy
particular aspect of life or activity; body of people who form part of society or economy
security
freedom from risk or danger; safety
freedom from risk or danger; safety
select
taken from a number by preference; picked out as more valuable or excellent than others; of special value or excellence
......taken from a number by preference; picked out as more valuable or excellent than others; of special value or excellence
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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rowdy
n.
rough, disorderly person; boisterous person
n.
rough, disorderly person; boisterous person
rubble
n.
broken fragments; irregular pieces of rock
n.
broken fragments; irregular pieces of rock
ruddy
a.
reddish color; healthy-looking
a.
reddish color; healthy-looking
rue
v.
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
v.
feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for; mourn
rummage
v.
make an energetic, usually hasty search
......v.
make an energetic, usually hasty search
Barron GRE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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implode
collapse or burst inward violently; burst inward
E.g.For that to explode, or implode, is going to be devastating, she explained.
collapse or burst inward violently; burst inward
E.g.For that to explode, or implode, is going to be devastating, she explained.
implore
beg for urgently; make an earnest appeal
E.g.I again implore Congress to do the right thing and pass this funding.
beg for urgently; make an earnest appeal
E.g.I again implore Congress to do the right thing and pass this funding.
imply
express or indicate indirectly; signify
E.g.Why does the word imply male siblings and not female as well?
express or indicate indirectly; signify
E.g.Why does the word imply male siblings and not female as well?
import
bring in from another country
E.g.Despite being one of the world's largest oil exporters, Nigeria refines only a very small proportion of even its own fuel needs, and has to import the rest - a severe and unnecessary drain on resources.
bring in from another country
E.g.Despite being one of the world's largest oil exporters, Nigeria refines only a very small proportion of even its own fuel needs, and has to import the rest - a severe and unnecessary drain on resources.
importunate
urging; demanding; expressing earnest entreaty
E.g.He tried to hide from his importunate creditors until his allowance arrived.
......urging; demanding; expressing earnest entreaty
E.g.He tried to hide from his importunate creditors until his allowance arrived.
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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distribute
v. Syn. disseminate; allocate
hand out; disseminate; allocate
v. Syn. disseminate; allocate
hand out; disseminate; allocate
district
n. Syn. section; area; region
region; territory within which the lord has the power of coercing and punishing; division of territory
n. Syn. section; area; region
region; territory within which the lord has the power of coercing and punishing; division of territory
disturb
v. Syn. upset; bother
upset; bother; trouble emotionally or mentally; put out of order; disarrange
v. Syn. upset; bother
upset; bother; trouble emotionally or mentally; put out of order; disarrange
disturbance
n. Syn. disorder; turmoil
disorder; turmoil; mental or emotional unbalance or disorder
n. Syn. disorder; turmoil
disorder; turmoil; mental or emotional unbalance or disorder
ditch
n. Syn. trench
trench made in the earth by digging; any long, narrow receptacle for water on the surface of the earth
......n. Syn. trench
trench made in the earth by digging; any long, narrow receptacle for water on the surface of the earth
TOEIC Reading Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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equilibrium
n. Syn. balance
mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
n. Syn. balance
mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
erosion
n. Syn. corrosion
corrosion; a gradual decline of something
n. Syn. corrosion
corrosion; a gradual decline of something
erroneous
a. Syn. mistaken; wrong
containing or derived from error; mistaken
a. Syn. mistaken; wrong
containing or derived from error; mistaken
escort
n.
one who conducts someone as attendant; guard; protection, care, or safeguard on a journey
n.
one who conducts someone as attendant; guard; protection, care, or safeguard on a journey
essence
n.
most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
ECPE
3000 ECPE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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finance
n. Syn. fund
management of money and credit and banking and investments; subsidizing; fund
n. Syn. fund
management of money and credit and banking and investments; subsidizing; fund
financial
a. Syn. monetary
monetary; pertaining or relating to money matters
a. Syn. monetary
monetary; pertaining or relating to money matters
financing
n. Syn. subsidy; funding
subsidy; transaction that provides funds for a business
n. Syn. subsidy; funding
subsidy; transaction that provides funds for a business
finesse
n. Syn. delicacy
refinement and delicacy of performance; skillful, subtle handling
n. Syn. delicacy
refinement and delicacy of performance; skillful, subtle handling
fireproof
a.
make resistant to fire
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make resistant to fire
ECPE Oral Exam Words Check 1st Group
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superficial
trivial; of little substance; involving a surface only
E.g. We give higher ratings to job applicants who are like us in superficial and irrelevant ways: as went to same school or share same religion.
trivial; of little substance; involving a surface only
E.g. We give higher ratings to job applicants who are like us in superficial and irrelevant ways: as went to same school or share same religion.
supposedly
seemingly; believed or reputed to be the case
E.g. That sort of private payment, and the two-tiered medicine it implies, is becoming common in supposedly universal systems.
seemingly; believed or reputed to be the case
E.g. That sort of private payment, and the two-tiered medicine it implies, is becoming common in supposedly universal systems.
surplus
remainder; more than is needed; quantity much larger than is needed; remaining
E.g. Bush said the surplus is the people's money not the government.
remainder; more than is needed; quantity much larger than is needed; remaining
E.g. Bush said the surplus is the people's money not the government.
suspense
uncertain cognitive state; uncertainty
E.g. He covered his head with the bedclothes and waited in a horror of suspense for his doom.
uncertain cognitive state; uncertainty
E.g. He covered his head with the bedclothes and waited in a horror of suspense for his doom.
swallow
take back what one has said ; enclose or envelop completely
E.g. The government is expected to persuade the French to swallow their doubts on the EU Constitution and vote yes.
......take back what one has said ; enclose or envelop completely
E.g. The government is expected to persuade the French to swallow their doubts on the EU Constitution and vote yes.
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