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 Test Questions
Word Frequency: from 4K to 5K
vivid     Speak
 
(1)
a. or ad.  
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for a short time
in a grave and sedate manner
bright; lively; graphic; having striking color
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
trivial; of slight worth or importance; frivolous or idle
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formation     Speak
 
(2)
n.  
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a structure or arrangement of something; pattern
edge of a hollow container or an opening
action or state of moving or being moved apart
sacred writing or book; authoritative statement; document; inscription
low land that is seasonally flooded; low land region saturated with water
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anchor     Speak
 
(3)
v.  
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secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
go up or advance; fix onto a backing; put up or launch
find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
keep; maintain possession of; hire by payment of a fee; keep in mind; remember
copy; write over again in same words
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undertake     Speak
 
(4)
v.  
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take on; embark on; assume
put an abrupt end to; block to prevent rolling or slipping
shoot in two strokes under par
plead; file a suit against
shake involuntarily, as with fear, cold, or weakness; quake; quiver; shiver; shudder
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commit     Speak
 
(5)
v.  
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bend or slant away from the vertical; rely for assistance or support
pay attention to; listen to and consider
go about or entirely round; make the circuit of; enclose on all sides; surround
do something that cannot be changed; cause to be admitted
take for granted as true in absence of proof; venture without authority
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response     Speak
 
(6)
n.  
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benefit; something that aids health or happiness
the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
rays of the sun
the act of ending something
the ability to find things funny
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separation     Speak
 
(7)
n.  
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a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
packet; a package of things tied together; a large sum of money
long, narrow upper section or crest; chain of hills or mountains
action or state of moving or being moved apart
destruction; destroy; smash or break forcefully
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spoil     Speak
 
(8)
v.  
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find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
attempt by employing effort
go bad; rot or decay; become unfit for consumption or use
have desire for something or someone; yearn; grieve or mourn for
continue to live; endure or last
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sustained     Speak
 
(9)
a. or ad.  
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in manner that attracts attention
as it ought to be; properly; regularly
prior to or preparing for the main matter; introductory
continued; maintained at length without interruption or weakening
not subject to duty or obligation; with special permission not to do or pay something
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selection     Speak
 
(10)
n.  
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rays of the sun
the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation
act of choosing someone or something; choice or collection
any liquid, as water, milk, blood, sap, juice; alcoholic or spirituous fluid
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specially     Speak
 
(11)
a. or ad.  
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refined and tasteful in style or behavior
possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid
so as to leave much space or distance between
not subject to duty or obligation; with special permission not to do or pay something
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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dropping     Speak
 
(12)
a. or ad.  
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having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
brilliant; delighted
of a brilliant red color
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background     Speak
 
(13)
n.  
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the state of the environment in which a situation exists
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; surplus
care; being attentive to possible danger
change; transformation
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breadth     Speak
 
(14)
n.  
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fluid; juice; substance in fluid state
small stream, often a shallow tributary to a river; brook
a way of access consisting of a set of steps
measure or dimension from side to side; width; extent
the activity of keeping something secret
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seventy     Speak
 
(15)
n.  
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a very small twist of flax, wool, cotton, silk, or other fibrous substance; filament, as of a flower, or of any fibrous substance
organized opposition to authority
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
deep, inconsolable grief; affliction; suffering; deep distress or misery, as from grief
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arrow     Speak
 
(16)
n.  
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a sudden rushing forth or activity; an excursion or trip, usually off the main course; witty remark
act of consoling; state of being consoled; refreshment of spirit; comfort
a straight thin shaft sharpened at the front with feathers the back
dress; aset of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season
change something into another form; transform
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entertain     Speak
 
(17)
v.  
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require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
cause to believe what is not true; mislead
shoot in two strokes under par
study again something, in preparation for an exam, practice to refresh memory
amuse; host
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deductible     Speak
 
(18)
n.  
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record of a voyage or flight; record of day to day activities
powerful and effective language; persuasive speech
a specified amount of money that the insured must pay before an insurance company will pay a claim
social or moral custom; formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates; agreement between states
fluid; juice; substance in fluid state
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shy     Speak
 
(19)
a. or ad.  
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of lesser importance or stature or rank; not of legal age; limited in size or scope
relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
timid; bashful; easily startled; distrustful
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose; designed for a particular use or function
cultured; purified; made pure
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swamp     Speak
 
(20)
n.  
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benefit; something that aids health or happiness
religious discourse delivered as part of a church service
sensation of dryness in the throat
announcement; explicit statement; formal public statement
low land that is seasonally flooded; low land region saturated with water
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