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IELTS
4000 IELTS Academic Words List Check 1st Group
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backbone
n.
support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
n.
support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
balloon
n.
a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air
n.
a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air
banker
n.
a person in charge of the bank; one who owns or is an executive in a bank
n.
a person in charge of the bank; one who owns or is an executive in a bank
barber
n.
haircutter; one whose business is to cut hair and to shave or trim beards
n.
haircutter; one whose business is to cut hair and to shave or trim beards
barge
n.
flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft
......n.
flatboat; long, large boat for transporting freight that is unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft
6000 IELTS Academic Words Check 1st Group
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slag
n.
residue by smelting metal ore; waste material from a coal mine; scum that forms on the surface of molten metal
n.
residue by smelting metal ore; waste material from a coal mine; scum that forms on the surface of molten metal
slender
a.
having little width in proportion to height or length; long and thin
a.
having little width in proportion to height or length; long and thin
sluggish
a.
lazy; with little movement; very slow
a.
lazy; with little movement; very slow
slum
n.
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
n.
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
soar
v.
fly aloft, as a bird; mount upward on wings; rise in thought, spirits, or imagination
......v.
fly aloft, as a bird; mount upward on wings; rise in thought, spirits, or imagination
500 IELTS Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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draft
/drɑrft/;/dræft/ n. Syn. sketch
rough outline; draw up an outline; sketch
Now governments are re-writing the EU's governing treaty and the draft version is considered by the EU's leaders in Brussels.
/drɑrft/;/dræft/ n. Syn. sketch
rough outline; draw up an outline; sketch
Now governments are re-writing the EU's governing treaty and the draft version is considered by the EU's leaders in Brussels.
drama
/'drɑrmə/ n. Syn. play
play; literary work intended for theater
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years.
/'drɑrmə/ n. Syn. play
play; literary work intended for theater
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years.
duration
/djʊə'reɪʃə
/djʊə'reɪʃə
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.
economy
/ɪ'kɒnəmɪ/ n.
efficient use of resources; reduction in cost; specific type of economic system
The tribe's main economy is primitive agriculture and its wealth is sometimes counted in people as well as animals.
....../ɪ'kɒnəmɪ/ n.
efficient use of resources; reduction in cost; specific type of economic system
The tribe's main economy is primitive agriculture and its wealth is sometimes counted in people as well as animals.
TOEFL
5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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probe
v.
explore with tools; investigate; search
v.
explore with tools; investigate; search
proceed
n.
follow a certain course; move ahead; travel onward
n.
follow a certain course; move ahead; travel onward
proclivity
n.
inclination; natural tendency; readiness; facility of learning
n.
inclination; natural tendency; readiness; facility of learning
prodigious
a.
impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous
a.
impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous
professional
a.
engaged in, or suitable for a profession
......a.
engaged in, or suitable for a profession
6000 TOEFL Vocabulary List Check 1st Group
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mess
n.
soft semi-liquid food; a quantity of food set on a table at one time; provision of food for one meal
n.
soft semi-liquid food; a quantity of food set on a table at one time; provision of food for one meal
metallic
a.
of or pertaining to metal; of metal nature; resembling metal
a.
of or pertaining to metal; of metal nature; resembling metal
mien
n.
aspect; air; manner; demeanor; carriage; bearing
n.
aspect; air; manner; demeanor; carriage; bearing
mirth
n.
gladness and gaiety, especially when expressed by laughter
n.
gladness and gaiety, especially when expressed by laughter
misappropriate
v.
appropriate wrongly; use for the wrong purpose; embezzle
......v.
appropriate wrongly; use for the wrong purpose; embezzle
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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fiasco
/fɪ'æskoʊ/ n.
complete failure; sudden and violent collapse
The real problem with our job fiasco is that I essentially had two nights with almost no sleep.
/fɪ'æskoʊ/ n.
complete failure; sudden and violent collapse
The real problem with our job fiasco is that I essentially had two nights with almost no sleep.
fictitious
/fɪk'tɪʃəs/ a. Syn. imaginary
existing only in imagination; feigned; not true or real
Although this book purports to be a biography of George Washington, many of the incidents are fictitious.
/fɪk'tɪʃəs/ a. Syn. imaginary
existing only in imagination; feigned; not true or real
Although this book purports to be a biography of George Washington, many of the incidents are fictitious.
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.
TOEFL Words with Synonyms Check 1st Group
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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
succulent
/'sʌkjʊlənt/ a. Syn. delectable
full of juicy; full of richness; highly interesting or enjoyable; delectable
/'sʌkjʊlənt/ a. Syn. delectable
full of juicy; full of richness; highly interesting or enjoyable; delectable
sultry
/'sʌltrɪ/ a.
burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot
/'sʌltrɪ/ a.
burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot
tangible
/'tændʒɪbə
/'tændʒɪbə
tantamount
/'tæntəmaʊnt/ a.
equivalent in effect or value
....../'tæntəmaʊnt/ a.
equivalent in effect or value
PTE
PTE Word List for Academic Check 1st Group
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sarcasm
n. Syn. wit; satire
cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; form of humor by mocking with irony
n. Syn. wit; satire
cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; form of humor by mocking with irony
saturate
v. Syn. soak
soak, fill, or load to capacity; cause to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
v. Syn. soak
soak, fill, or load to capacity; cause to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
savage
a. Syn. rude; wild; brutal
in a state of nature; wild; untamed; uncultivated; inhuman; brutal; not civilized; lacking polish; rude
a. Syn. rude; wild; brutal
in a state of nature; wild; untamed; uncultivated; inhuman; brutal; not civilized; lacking polish; rude
scalpel
n.
a small knife with a thin, keen blade, used by surgeons, and in dissecting
n.
a small knife with a thin, keen blade, used by surgeons, and in dissecting
scant
a.
scarcely sufficient; less than is wanted for the purpose; not enough
......a.
scarcely sufficient; less than is wanted for the purpose; not enough
Vocabulary for PTE Speaking Check 1st Group
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stress
put special emphasis on; utter with an accent; state of extreme difficulty, pressure, or strain
put special emphasis on; utter with an accent; state of extreme difficulty, pressure, or strain
structure
complex construction or entity; complex composition of knowledge
complex construction or entity; complex composition of knowledge
subordinate
occupying lower rank; inferior; submissive
occupying lower rank; inferior; submissive
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
GRE
5000 GRE Words Check 1st Group
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torso
n.
body excluding head and neck and limbs
n.
body excluding head and neck and limbs
toupee
n.
partial wig or hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot
n.
partial wig or hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot
tout
v.
advertize in strongly positive terms; praise excessively; show off
v.
advertize in strongly positive terms; praise excessively; show off
towering
a.
high; outstanding; very great or intense
a.
high; outstanding; very great or intense
toxin
n.
a toxic or poisonous substance produced by the biological processes of biological organisms
......n.
a toxic or poisonous substance produced by the biological processes of biological organisms
Barron GRE Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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incognito
with one's identity disguised or concealed; in disguise; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title
E.g.You can browse normally and in incognito mode at the same time by using separate windows.
with one's identity disguised or concealed; in disguise; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title
E.g.You can browse normally and in incognito mode at the same time by using separate windows.
incompatible
inharmonious; impossible to coexist; not easy to combine harmoniously
E.g.The married couple argued incessantly and finally decided to separate because they were incompatible.
inharmonious; impossible to coexist; not easy to combine harmoniously
E.g.The married couple argued incessantly and finally decided to separate because they were incompatible.
incongruity
quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate
E.g.My other problem with the iPod is that I find them a bit of an incongruity in this age of convergence.
quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate
E.g.My other problem with the iPod is that I find them a bit of an incongruity in this age of convergence.
inconsequential
insignificant; lacking importance; not following from premises or evidence; illogical
E.g.Brushing off Ali's apologies for having broken the wineglass, Tamara said, "Don't worry about it; it's inconsequential."
insignificant; lacking importance; not following from premises or evidence; illogical
E.g.Brushing off Ali's apologies for having broken the wineglass, Tamara said, "Don't worry about it; it's inconsequential."
inconsistency
state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness
E.g.How is a lawyer different from agricultural inspector? While a lawyer checks inconsistency in witnesses' statements, agricultural inspector checks in Grade A eggs.
......state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness
E.g.How is a lawyer different from agricultural inspector? While a lawyer checks inconsistency in witnesses' statements, agricultural inspector checks in Grade A eggs.
TOEIC
3000 TOEIC Vocabulary Check 1st Group
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dizzy
a.
having or causing a whirling sensation
a.
having or causing a whirling sensation
dock
v.
deprive someone of benefits; remove or shorten the tail of an animal
v.
deprive someone of benefits; remove or shorten the tail of an animal
document
v. Syn. record
provide written evidence; record in detail
v. Syn. record
provide written evidence; record in detail
dodge
v.
avoid a blow by moving or shifting quickly aside; shifty or ingenious trick
v.
avoid a blow by moving or shifting quickly aside; shifty or ingenious trick
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
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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eddy
n.
swirling current of water, air; flow in circular current
n.
swirling current of water, air; flow in circular current
edible
a. Syn. eatable
eatable; substance that can be used as food
a. Syn. eatable
eatable; substance that can be used as food
edifice
n. Syn. skyscraper
building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls
n. Syn. skyscraper
building, especially one of imposing appearance or size; a structure that has a roof and walls
edit
v.
revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange matter of, for publication
v.
revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange matter of, for publication
editorial
a.
of or pertaining to an editor; written or sanctioned by an editor
......a.
of or pertaining to an editor; written or sanctioned by an editor
ECPE Oral Exam Words Check 1st Group
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sewer
waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews
E.g. A sewer is an artificial pipe or system used to remove human liquid waste and to provide drainage.
waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews
E.g. A sewer is an artificial pipe or system used to remove human liquid waste and to provide drainage.
sheer
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure
E.g. Wearing nothing but an almost sheer robe, Delilah draped herself against the very steep temple wall.
very thin or transparent; very steep; absolute or pure
E.g. Wearing nothing but an almost sheer robe, Delilah draped herself against the very steep temple wall.
shelter
structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
E.g. I undressed hastily, and sought shelter from cold and darkness in my crib.
structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
E.g. I undressed hastily, and sought shelter from cold and darkness in my crib.
shock
unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
E.g. The shot of the girl standing in shock is one of the most disturbing scenes you'll witness.
unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
E.g. The shot of the girl standing in shock is one of the most disturbing scenes you'll witness.
siege
seat, especially a royal seat; throne; rank; grade; sitting before a fortified place; surrounding or investing of a place by army
E.g. To me the most alarming feature of the siege is short rations.
......seat, especially a royal seat; throne; rank; grade; sitting before a fortified place; surrounding or investing of a place by army
E.g. To me the most alarming feature of the siege is short rations.
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