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signify   ContextMore...   Speak
v. be an indication of
gratitude   ContextMore...   Speak
n. the quality of being thankful
embrace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
grace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. do honor or credit to (someone or something) by one's presence
blockbuster   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a thing of great power or size, in particular a movie or book that is a great commercial success
modest   ContextMore...   Speak
a. unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
undeterred   ContextMore...   Speak
a. persevering with something despite setbacks
persist   ContextMore...   Speak
v. continue to exist; be prolonged in spite of difficulty
relentless   ContextMore...   Speak
a. oppressively constant; incessant
complication   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one
 PTE Word List for Academic - View
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abridge   Speak
v. Syn. condense; shorten
condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
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allegiance   Speak
n. Syn. loyalty; fidelity
loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
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alleviate   Speak
v. Syn. relieve; moderate; reduce
provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
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ascertain   Speak
v. Syn. discover; insure
find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
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authorize   Speak
v. Syn. empower; sanction
empower; give permission for; sanction
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bias   Speak
n. Syn. prejudice; preference
preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
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bookcase   Speak
n.
case with shelves for holding books, especially one with glazed doors
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bureaucracy   Speak
n.
over-regulated administrative system
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 PTE Word List for Academic - Quiz
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accommodation  Speak
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state without proof; assert to be true
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living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
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assessment; evaluation; the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
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loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
accuser  Speak
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one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault
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act of being present
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inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
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short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography
adequate  Speak
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
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trade goods or services without the exchange of money
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spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing
affix  Speak
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area of theater or concert hall where audience sits
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fasten; append; add on; secure to something
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case with shelves for holding books, especially one with glazed doors
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become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
agony  Speak
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living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
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extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
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act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction
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book of literary selections by various authors
amends  Speak
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assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
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compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
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seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
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area of theater or concert hall where audience sits
appliance  Speak
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living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
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compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
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durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
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make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
appraisal  Speak
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frustrate as by confusing or perplexing; impede force or movement of
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inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
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assessment; evaluation; the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
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state without proof; assert to be true
aptitude  Speak
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short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography
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fold or collapse; bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
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area of theater or concert hall where audience sits
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inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
aspire  Speak
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make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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sports man; one who contended for prize in public games
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seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
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extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
 PTE Word List for Academic - Spell
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n. Syn. profusion; richness
great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing


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n. Syn. acquirement; attainment
act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something


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a.
exposure to air for freshening or drying; exposure to public attention; radio or television broadcast


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ad.
along or by the side; side by side with


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v. Syn. fasten
secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate


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v. Syn. clap; acclaim
acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands


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n. Syn. candidate
candidate


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a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand


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a. Syn. watery
consisting of, relating to, or being in water


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a. Syn. unreal
made by humans; produced rather than natural.


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