Test sheet for CPE Vocabulary Test Online

adolescent

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n. E.g. These students are adolescent boys and girls.

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branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
biologist knowledgeable about natural history
animal order including monkeys and apes and human beings; senior clergyman
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity;
advance or set forth in court; association organized to promote art or science or education
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breath

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n. E.g. "Oh, to think what might have happened!" He drew his breath short, and strained me so close to him, I could scarcely pant.

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craft of a construction worker; structure built of stone or brick
act of deceiving
an account of the series of events making up a person's life; accounts of people's life
air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
case for sword blade; sheath
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commentator

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n. E.g. For seven years he was variously announcer, sports commentator, news editor and programming director at CFNS.

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building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
device; machine; the technical aspects of doing something
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day
any disease-producing agent
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custodian

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n. E.g. Every veteran has his or her own war, and each is custodian of a unique story and memories.

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curator; guardian
destruction; destroy; smash or break forcefully
a section of a section; a part of a part
advocating minimal reforms
difficult question or problem
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eyewitness

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n. E.g. French researcher Eric Bart has posted on his website an extensive compilation of eyewitness accounts of the September 11th attack.

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body of highest truth; investigation of nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning
a spectator who can describe what happened
act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
assault; attack
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humiliate

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v. E.g. Please do not humiliate anyone in a restaurant or supermarket.

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bring into being; give rise to; produce
dictate; guide; advise the use of; assert a right; claim
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
applaud; slap; strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another
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kernel

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n. E.g. "Watson, buried within this tissue of lies there is a kernel of truth; when I find it, the mystery will be solved.".

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act of digging
central or vital part; most material and central part; grain or seed as of corn
a particle that is electrically charged positive or negative
danger; a threat or the act of threatening; something that is a source of danger; threaten; intimidate
coming into being of something; origin
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particle

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n. E.g. The comet it had met was itself a visitor from the outer limits of the solar system and the dust particle it shed, and which Stardust caught, have been untouched since the Solar System formed billions of years ago.

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a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold
act of occupying or taking possession; control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
a tiny piece of anything
a check issued in payment of wages or salary
achievement; fulfillment
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pose

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n. E.g. This hand pose is a sign of joy and satisfaction; it is done by extending the hands above the head with the fingertips of the hands touching.

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a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
a long rod; one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
bodily attitude or position, especially one assumed for an artist or a photographer
arms
bottom of a sea or ocean
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replica

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n. E.g. The iconic icehouse, demolished last year and rebuilt in replica, is situated in the west orchards.

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animal or plant living on another
copy or reproduction of a work of art
abbreviation
background; setting
any animals kept for use or profit
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synthesis

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n. E.g. Now that we have succeeded in isolating this drug, our next problem is to plan its synthesis in the laboratory.

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combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things togethe
a member of a senate; a member of the king's council; a king's councilor
any of numerous herbaceous plants to eat in meal
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
act of subdividing; an administrative division of larger organization
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vegetable

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n. E.g. As each vegetable is done, return it to the roasting pan.

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chromatic color between red and blue; belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
any of numerous herbaceous plants to eat in meal
a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
crack or breach; gap or fissure; defect; fault; sudden burst of noise and disorder
a woodworker who specializes in making furniture;
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