Test sheet for ECPE Test for Vocabulary

arena

(1)

n. E.g. For your convenience, arena locations have been divided into two categories; East and West.

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mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
one who advocates equal rights for women
refuge; shelter; harbor or anchorage; port
playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
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band

(2)

n. E.g. The band, made up of four previously unknown young actors, have provoked hysteria across Asia since starring in the Taiwanese TV series.

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nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god
person with exceptional talents or powers; wonder
piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; area of land; ground
message that helps to remember something
orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally
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culinary

(3)

a. E.g. How long does it take to become a culinary cook?

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of the same or similar nature or kind
not decayed or decomposed
of or relating to or used in cooking; relating to a kitchen
looking within oneself; thoughtful about oneself; studying or exhibiting one's own internal state
having the nature of an idiom; characteristic of a given language
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duration

(4)

n. E.g. Because she wanted the children to make a good impression on the dinner guests, Mother promised them a treat if they'd behave for the duration of the meal.

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length of time something lasts
mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; lack of clarity or order
rejection; vote that blocks a decision; deny; prohibit; command against
quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
march in a procession; ceremonial procession; visible display
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floral

(5)

a. E.g. Every effort will be made to accommodate sponsor’s first choice in floral display location, however, selection is on a first come, first served basis.

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melodious; tuneful; of the nature of melody
producing new life or offspring
relating to or associated with flowers
to some extent or degree; rather; a bit; slightly
during current time; presently
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inhabit

(6)

v. E.g. Hundreds of whales inhabit near this coast.

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recover; find and bring in; get back
make clear and comprehensible; elucidate
live in; occupy; reside in
make amends for; reimburse
provide written evidence; record in detail
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maneuver

(7)

n. E.g. We use this maneuver tactic as a core for a lot of our operational procedures.

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process of extracting moisture
acting of a role or representation of a character in a play; passing of a law by a legislative body
tiny piece or part; fragment
physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness; enduring strength and energy
plan for attaining a particular goal; deliberate coordinated movement; strategy
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outdated

(8)

a. E.g. This mess in England reminds me of a similar outdated law still on the books in Ontario.

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without parallel, equal, or match; unequaled
productive; fertile; producing results; profitable
old; old-fashioned; antiquated; out of date
randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
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quotation

(9)

n. E.g. Since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation in speech.

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physical features of a region; detailed, precise description of a place
process of becoming spoiled; impairing the value or quality of
push; force used in pushing ; activity or idea is the main or essential thing it expresses
passage or expression that is quoted or cited; practice of quoting from books
pH values below 7; taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth
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recommendation

(10)

n. E.g. The taskforce's main recommendation is to reduce Government operating spending to 29 per cent of gross domestic product by 2012.

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oily, unctuous substance obtained from cream or milk by churning
place of worship that is smaller than and subordinate to a church; service conducted in a chapel
path; circle; move in an orbit; encircle
making attractive or acceptable; pushing for something
outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely; widely prevalent
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stationery

(11)

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
number written using the base ten
particular aspect of life or activity; body of people who form part of society or economy
operatic solo; solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment
payment, usually of an amount fixed by contract
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tribal

(12)

a. E.g. They will also deal with Pakistan's military response to militants in tribal areas in the country's north.

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odd; old-fashioned; picturesque; unfamiliar or unusual in character
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal; elegant; refined
relating to group of people sharing an occupation, interest, or habit; of a tribe
ordered; methodical; carried on using step-by-step procedures
not inclined to ask questions; being without doubt or reserve
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