PTE Word List for Academic -S

PTE for Academic Words

Group (S) - Spelling Practices

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n.
one who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection

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a. Syn. conscientious; meticulous; cautious
exactly and carefully conducted; by extreme care and great effort; cautious

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a. Syn. subordinate
not of major importance; of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

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n.
branch of philosophy which treats of the constitution, phenomena, and development of human society; social science

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n.
large, usually open structure for sports events with tiered seating for spectators

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n.
naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits

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v. Syn. alarm; surprise
move suddenly, or be excited; excite by sudden alarm, surprise

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a. Syn. stationary
having no motion; being at rest; fixed; stationary

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v.
make sterile or unproductive; impoverish, as land; exhaust of fertility.

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a. Syn. unreal
occurring or taking place in person's mind rather than external world; unreal