Test sheet for ECPE Vocabulary Test Online

abbreviate

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v. E.g. Because we were running out of time, the lecturer had to abbreviate her speech.

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make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
make shorter; reduce to shorter form intended to represent full form, as for word or phrase
provide a refuge for; hide; give shelter to
quote; adduce as an instance
move away from each other; cause to separate; cause to become widely known
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cannibalism

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n. E.g. Cannibalism is an undeniable occurrence rooted in antiquity and branching forth to the present-day.

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plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
process of the sweat glands of skin secreting a salty fluid
noise; loud outcry; expression of discontent or protest
moving or going forward; proceeding onward; advance
practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
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compulsory

(3)

a. E.g. In 2004 Britain introduced a compulsory citizenship ceremony which required new citizens to take a broader oath promising to respect Britain's rights, freedoms and laws.

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not human; not belonging to or produced by or appropriate to human beings
luminous; bright; emitting visible light
logically convincing; sound; legally acceptable; well grounded
mandatory; obligatory; required by rule
restricted; having the appropriate qualifications for an office, position, or task
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ethics

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n. E.g. Matthew, who happens to be a bit lacking in ethics, is a key executive for a major pharmaceutical company.

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new or different interpretation
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
message that helps to remember something
morals; study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
one who writes a book about somebody's life
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finesse

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n. E.g. The pilot's flying finesse is the hot topic in offices, restaurants and shops across the nation.

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refinement and delicacy of performance; skillful, subtle handling
place; district; surrounding or nearby region; particular neighborhood
nutritional plan; nourishment; a prescribed selection of foods
movement of persons from one country or locality to another
state or quality of being equal
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inadequate

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a. E.g. He does not satisfy his inadequate income.

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of very large or indefinite number; of ten thousand
not sufficient to meet a need; insufficient; poor
of or relating to or involving light or optics
producing offspring or fruit in great abundance; fertile
mute; lacking the power of speech
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journalistic

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a. E.g. By fostering superior journalistic writing from scholarly research, the School's aim is to improve the standard of professional journalism.

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penniless, without any money; financially ruined
constituting or affording pleasing views of natural features; beautiful
of high worth or cost
refined; made or rendered pure or more pure
pertaining to journals or newspapers, or journalism
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novelty

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n. E.g. Another novelty is the Japanese garden with its bamboo fence, the posts and door of entrance being carved with remarkable taste and boldness.

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monthly payment; a part of a published serial
usually minor event or condition that is subordinate to another; event; happening
masses of leaves; a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches
intense interest; eagerness to accomplish some object
quality of being novel; newness; something new and unusual
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petrifaction

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n. E.g. This dynamic process allows for the ability to translate the original text, thus giving that text a flexibility which refuses its petrifaction.

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monthly payment; a part of a published serial
management by overseeing the performance
natural talent or aptitude
process of turning some plant material into stone
quality or character of being faithful; fidelity; truth; loyalty
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salinity

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n. E.g. Increasing salinity is one of the most significant environmental problems in Australia.

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maze; complex structure of interconnecting passages
packet; a package of things tied together; a large sum of money
pouch or pouch-like structure in a plant or an animal, sometimes filled with fluid
relative proportion of salt in a solution; the taste experience when salt is taken into the mouth
small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing
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stationery

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n. E.g. These stationery pages, available in Microsoft Word format, are easy to personalize and print.

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paper cut to right size for writing letters; writing materials and office supplies
one who gives advice about problems
pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
plants usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
moderation or limitation; controlling force; loss of freedom; control of feelings
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unsatisfactory

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a. E.g. Shops should take back unsatisfactory goods.

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not giving satisfaction; inadequate
poisonous; secreting and transmitting venom; marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
not obligatory; left to choice; not compulsory or automatic
not decayed or decomposed
offensive; characterized by insult or abuse; tending to insult or affront
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