Test sheet for ECPE Vocabulary Test Online

accuracy

(1)

n. E.g. He was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass.

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quality of nearness to the truth or the true value
choice and use of words in speech or writing
metallic or earthen vessel for boiling meat or vegetables, for holding liquids, or for plant
relative position in a society; official position or grad; row, line, series, or range
musical composition for voices and orchestra based on religious text
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capability

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n. E.g. Recently, a non-programmer friend pointed out that there is no simple explanation of capability available on the web.

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magazine; periodical; log; diary; a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred
principles presented for belief, as by religious; principle of law; act of teaching; instruction
quality of being capable; capacity; skill
message that is intended or expressed or signified; meaning
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell
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conservation

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n. E.g. According to new research rapid and large scale loss of natural habitats has already affected biodiversity in the area and urgent conservation efforts are now needed.

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person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority
marriage ceremony; act of marrying; anniversary of a marriage
reading and writing; ability to read and write
protective drip that is made of stone; Calcium carbonate in form of stalactite; filtering-stone
preservation or restoration from loss, damage, or neglect
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enclosure

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n. E.g. Molly made her debut weighing 70kg and was walking around her enclosure within half an hour, said a zoo spokesperson.

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preservation or restoration from loss, damage, or neglect
one who manages museum or library; superintendent; manager
place where animals are kept
main office of large organization
management by overseeing the performance
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gravitational

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a. E.g. Since the force required to lift it is equal to its weight, it follows that the gravitational potential energy is equal to its weight times the height to which it is lifted.

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permitting leaks or leakage; permitting liquids to penetrate
not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
not in accordance with the season
of large size for its weight
of or relating to or caused by gravitation
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intention

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n. E.g. The intention is to be a book, and not a radio drama or play, I will rate it here.

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of or relating to locomotion; a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine
punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine
act of passing something along from one person, group, or station to another
push; force used in pushing ; activity or idea is the main or essential thing it expresses
motive; with respect to marriage; aim that guides action
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larynx

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n. E.g. Anyone can rig up a machine to make somebody's larynx sing after their death?

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regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
plundering; destructive action; predatory attack; damage or loss
management by overseeing the performance
organ of the neck of mammals involved in breath control, protection of the trachea and sound production
mental or physical ability; ability to accommodate
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outmoded

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a. E.g. Unconcerned about keeping in style, Lenore was perfectly happy to wear outmoded clothes as long as they were clean.

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no longer usable or practical; obsolete; not in fashion
obligatory; required or commanded by authority
light up by or as by fire or flame; of tremendous intensity or fervor
of a person, slightly overweight, somewhat fat and hence soft; rounded and plump
near or to the maximum degree
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potted

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a. E.g. Potted geraniums are excellent indoor plants and can be grown indoors throughout the year.

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living by preying on other animals
of plants; planted or grown in a pot
of very large or indefinite number; of ten thousand
melodious; tuneful; of the nature of melody
made liquid by heat; glowing red-hot; being in a state of fusion
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recur

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v. E.g. This story will recur lots of times in next month.

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reappear; happen or occur again
proclaim as with a trumpet; spread news about
act as force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one
pattern; design; set into a specific pattern
persuade or try to persuade by pleading or flattery; move to or adjust toward a desired end
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surge

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n. E.g. Provided the mission concludes successfully though, the state media are likely to fuel a surge of triumphant patriotism.

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prolongation; extension by which something is carried to a further point
quality of being adaptable or variable
ability to feel or perceive; keen intellectual perception
outburst; roll or be tossed about on waves, as a boat
optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
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venomous

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a. E.g. The box jellyfish is widely considered the most venomous creature in the world.

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looking within oneself; thoughtful about oneself; studying or exhibiting one's own internal state
producing offspring or fruit in great abundance; fertile
poisonous; secreting and transmitting venom; marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
relating to foundation or base; elementary; primary; essential
not biased; fair; showing lack of favoritism
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