PTE Word List for Academic -P Q

PTE for Academic Words

Group (P Q) - Spelling Practices

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v. Syn. soothe; subdue
ease anger or agitation of; make calm or quiet; end war or violence

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n.
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

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n.
animal or plant living on another

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n. Syn. insecticide
a chemical used to kill pests

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ad. Syn. gradually
by a small amount at a time; in stages; gradually

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v. Syn. clutch; squeeze
clutch; squeeze between the thumb and a finger, the jaws of a tool, or other edges

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a. Syn. believable; credible
likely but not certain to be or become true or real

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occurring or done after death; relating to a medical examination of a dead body

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a. Syn. powerful
powerful; having power to influence or convince; having great control or authority

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n. Syn. forerunner; ancestor
former occupant of post; ancestor or forefather