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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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accelerate   Speak
v. Syn. speed; hasten
move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
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alongside   Speak
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along or by the side; side by side with
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analyse   Speak
v.
resolve anything complex into its elements; separate into parts for purpose of examination of each separately
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ascent   Speak
n.
upward slope or grade; movement upward
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attendance   Speak
n.
act of being present
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boost   Speak
v. Syn. raise; advance
raise; advance; push or shove upward
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boundary   Speak
n. Syn. border; frontier
dividing line; border; frontier
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boycott   Speak
v.
refrain from buying or using
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abort  Speak
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penniless, without any money; financially ruined
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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
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applaud; announce with great approval
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act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; murder of public figure by surprise attack
accompany  Speak
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travel with; be associated with
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tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
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do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
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defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
affix  Speak
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act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; murder of public figure by surprise attack
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even though; although; notwithstanding
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
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fasten; append; add on; secure to something
amateur  Speak
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be next to; be contiguous to; border on
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offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
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space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; place to sleep or stay; appointment or job
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nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
amplify  Speak
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being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
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offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
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in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
antagonism  Speak
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active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
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one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
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able to float; cheerful and optimistic
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goodness, kindness; virtue; liberality in giving
anthology  Speak
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
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stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
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book of literary selections by various authors
appliance  Speak
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durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
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capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye
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even though; although; notwithstanding
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one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
aquarium  Speak
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place of refuge or shelter; protection
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being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
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excite; stimulate; awaken from or as if from sleep
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tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
aquatic  Speak
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act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; murder of public figure by surprise attack
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consisting of, relating to, or being in water
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be next to; be contiguous to; border on
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do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
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v. Syn. applaud
applaud; announce with great approval


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v.
travel with; be associated with


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v. Syn. fasten; attach
fasten; append; add on; secure to something


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state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty


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


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n. Syn. episode; story
short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography


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v. Syn. disturb; irritate
disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate


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a. Syn. antibacterial
of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections


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n. Syn. intelligence; talent
inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding


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spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing


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