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Vocabulary Test

Academic word list

In this section you can do practice tests for all groups of theacademic word list.

The Academic Word List (AWL) was developed by Averil Coxheadat the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies atVictoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. The list contains570 word families which were selected because they appear withgreat frequency in a broad range of academic texts. The list doesnot include words that are in the most frequent 2000 words of

English (the General Service List), thus making it specific toacademic contexts. The AWL was primarily made so that it couldbe used by teachers as part of a programme preparing learnersfor tertiary level study or used by students working alone to learnthe words most needed to study at colleges and universities.

The 570 words are divided into 10 Groups. The Groups areordered such that the words in the first Group are the mostfrequent words and those in the last Group are the least frequent.

Group 1

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sector available financial process individual specific principle estimate variables method data research contract environment export source assessment policy identified create derived factors procedure definition assume theory benefit evidence established authority major issues labour occur economic involved percent

interpretation consistent income structure legal concept formula section required constitutional analysis distribution function area approach role legislation indicate response period context significant similar

Group 2
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community resident range construction strategies elements previous conclusion security aspects acquisition features text commission regulations computer items consumer achieve final positive evaluation assistance normal relevant distinction region traditional impact consequences chapter equation appropriate resources participation survey potential cultural transfer select credit affect categories perceived sought focus purchase injury site journal primary complex institute investment administration maintenance design obtained restricted conduct

Group 3

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comments convention published framework implies negative dominant illustrated outcomes constant shift deduction ensure specified justification funds reliance physical partnership location link coordination alternative initial validity task techniques excluded consent proportion demonstrate reaction criteria

minorities technology philosophy removed sex compensation sequence corresponding maximum circumstances instance considerable sufficient corporate interaction contribution immigration component constraints technical emphasis scheme layer volume document registered core

Group 4

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overall emerged regime implementation project hence occupational internal goals retained sum integration mechanism parallel imposed despite job parameters approximate label concentration principal series predicted summary attitudes undertaken cycle
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communication ethnic hypothesis professional status conference attributed annual obvious error implications apparent commitment subsequent debate dimensions promote statistics option domestic output access code

investigation phase prior granted stress civil contrast resolution adequate

Group 5

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alter stability energy aware licence enforcement draft styles precise medical pursue symbolic marginal capacity generation exposure decline academic modified

external psychology fundamental adjustment ratio whereas enable version perspective contact network facilitate welfare transition amendment logic rejected expansion clause prime target objective sustainable equivalent liberal notion substitution generated trend revenue compounds evolution conflict image discretion entities orientation consultation mental monitoring challenge

Group 6

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intelligence transformation presumption acknowledged utility furthermore accurate diversity attached recovery assigned tapes motivation bond edition nevertheless transport cited fees scope enhanced incorporated instructions subsidiary input abstract ministry capable expert preceding display incentive inhibition trace

ignored incidence estate cooperative revealed index lecture discrimination overseas explicit aggregate gender underlying brief domain rational minimum interval neutral migration flexibility federal author initiatives allocation exceed

Group 7
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intervention confirmed definite classical chemical voluntary release visible finite publication channel file thesis equipment disposal solely deny identical submitted grade phenomenon paradigm ultimately extract survive converted transmission global inferred guarantee advocate dynamic simulation topic insert reverse decades comprise hierarchical unique comprehensive couple mode differentiation eliminate priority empirical ideology somewhat aid foundation adults adaptation quotation contrary media successive innovation prohibited isolated

Group 8

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highlighted eventually inspection termination displacement arbitrary reinforced denote offset exploitation detected abandon random revision virtually uniform predominantly thereby implicit tension ambiguous vehicle clarity conformity contemporary automatically accumulation appendix widespread

infrastructure deviation fluctuations restore guidelines commodity minimises practitioners radical plus visual chart appreciation prospect dramatic contradiction currency inevitably complement accompany paragraph induced schedule intensity crucial via exhibit bias manipulation theme nuclear

Group 9

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bulk behalf unified commenced erosion anticipated minimal ceases vision mutual norms intermediate manual supplementary incompatible concurrent ethical preliminary integral conversely relaxed confined accommodation temporary distorted passive subordinate
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analogous military scenario revolution diminished coherence suspended mature assurance rigid controversy sphere mediation format trigger qualitative portion medium coincide violation device insights

refine devoted team overlap attained restraints inherent route protocol founded duration

Group 10

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whereby inclination encountered convinced assembly albeit enormous reluctant posed persistent undergo notwithstanding straightforward panel odd intrinsic

compiled adjacent integrity forthcoming conceived ongoing so-called likewise nonetheless levy invoked colleagues depression collapse

100 words to Impress an Examiner!

Here are 100 advanced English words which should you be able to use themin a sentence will impress even educated native speakers! Perfect if you

want to impress the examiner in examinations like: IELTS, TOEFL andCambridge CAE and CPE. If you are really serious about having an extensiveand impressive vocabulary, try learning these and then try these advancedvocabulary tests.

Part TWO

aberration

(n.) something that differs from the norm (In 1974, Poland won theWorld Cup, but the success turned out to be an aberration, and Polandhave not won a World Cup since).

abhor

(v.) to hate, detest (Because he always wound up getting hit in thehead when he tried to play cricket, Marcin began to abhorthe sport).
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acquiesce

(v.) to agree without protesting (Though Mr. Pospieszny wanted tostay outside and work in his garage, when his wife told him that hehad better come in to dinner, he acquiescedto her demands.)

alacrity

(n.) eagerness, speed (For some reason, Simon loved to help hisgirlfriend whenever he could, so when his girlfriend asked him to setthe table he did so with alacrity.)

amiable

(adj.) friendly (An amiable fellow, Neil got along with just abouteveryone.)

appease

(v.) to calm, satisfy (When Jerry cries, his mother gives him chocolateto appease him.)

arcane

(adj.) obscure, secret, known only by a few (The professor is an expertin arcane Kashubian literature.)

avarice

(n.) excessive greed (The bankers avarice led him to amass anenormous personal fortune.)

brazen

(adj.) excessively bold, brash, clear and obvious (Critics condemnedthe writers brazen attempt to plagiarise Frankow-Czerwonkos work.)

brusque

(adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive (Simons brusque manner sometimesoffends his colleagues.)

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(v.) to urge, coax (Magda's friends cajoled her into drinking toomuch.)

callous

(adj.) harsh, cold, unfeeling (The murderers callous lack of remorseshocked the jury.)

candor

(n.) honesty, frankness (We were surprised by the candor of thepoliticians speech because she is usually rather evasive.)

chide

(v.) to voice disapproval (Hania chidedGregory for his vulgar habits

and sloppy appearance.)

circumspect

(adj.) cautious (Though I promised Martas father I would bring herhome promptly by midnight, it would have been more circumspectnotto have specified a time.)

clandestine

(adj.) secret (Announcing to her boyfriend that she was going to thelibrary, Maria actually went to meet George for a clandestine liaison.)

coerce

(v.) to make somebody do something by force or threat (The courtdecided that David Beckham did not have to honor the contractbecause he had been coercedinto signing it.)

coherent

(adj.) logically consistent, intelligible (William could not figure out whatHarold had seen because he was too distraught to deliver a coherentstatement.)

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(n.) self-satisfied ignorance of danger (Simon tried to shock his friendsout of their complacency by painting a frightening picture of whatmight happen to them.)

confidant

(n.) a person entrusted with secrets (Shortly after we met, he becamemy chiefconfidant.)

connive

(v.) to plot, scheme (She connivedto get me to give up my plans tostart up a new business.)

cumulative

(adj.) increasing, building upon itself (The cumulative effect of hoursspent using the World English website was a vast improvement in hisvocabulary and general level of English.)

debase

(v.) to lower the quality or esteem of something (The large raise thathe gave himselfdebasedhis motives for running the charity.)

decry

(v.) to criticize openly (Andrzej Lepper, the leader of the Polish SelfDefence party decriedthe appaling state of Polish roads.)

deferential

(adj.) showing respect for anothers authority (Donata is alwaysexcessively deferentialto any kind of authority figure.)

demure

(adj.) quiet, modest, reserved (Though everyone else at the party wasdancing and going crazy, she remained demure.)

deride

(v.) to laugh at mockingly, scorn (The native speaker often deridedtheother teachers accent.)


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despot

(n.) one who has total power and rules brutally (The despot issued adeath sentence for anyone who disobeyed his laws.)

diligent

(adj.) showing care in doing ones work (The diligentresearcher madesure to double check her measurements.)

elated

(adj.) overjoyed, thrilled (When he found out he had won the lottery,the postman was elated.)

eloquent

(adj.) expressive, articulate, moving (The best man gave such aneloquentspeech that most guests were crying.)

embezzle

(v.) to steal money by falsifying records (The accountant was fired forembezzling 10,000 of the companys funds.)

empathy

(n.) sensitivity to anothers feelings as if they were ones own (I feelsuch empathyfor my dog when shes upset so am I!)

enmity

(n.) ill will, hatred, hostility (John and Scott have clearly not forgiveneach other, because the enmitybetween them is obvious to anyone intheir presence.)

erudite

(adj.) learned (My English teacher is such an erudite scholar that hehas translated some of the most difficult and abstruse Old Englishpoetry.)

extol


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(v.) to praise, revere (Kamila extolledthe virtues of a vegetarian dietto her meat-loving boyfriend.)

fabricate

(v.) to make up, invent (When I arrived an hour late to class, Ifabricated some excuse about my car breaking down on the way towork.)

feral

(adj.) wild, savage (That beast looks so feralthat I would fear beingalone with it.)

flabbergasted

(adj.) astounded (Whenever I read an Agatha Christie mystery novel, Iam always flabbergastedwhen I learn the identity of the murderer.)

forsake

(v.) to give up, renounce (I won't forsake my conservative principles.)

fractious

(adj.) troublesome or irritable (Although the child insisted he wasnt

tired, his fractious behaviour - especially his decision to crush his jamsandwiches all over the floor - convinced everyone present that it wastime to put him to bed.)

furtive

(adj.) secretive, sly (Claudias placement of her drugs in her sockdrawer was not as furtive as she thought, as the sock drawer is thefirst place most parents look.)

gluttony

(n.) overindulgence in food or drink (Helens fried chicken tastes sodivine, I dont know how anyone can call gluttonya sin.)

gratuitous

(adj.) uncalled for, unwarranted (Every evening the guy at the fish andchip shop gives me a gratuitous helping of vinegar.)


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haughty

(adj.) disdainfully proud (The superstars haughtydismissal of her co-stars will backfire on her someday.)

hypocrisy

(n.) pretending to believe what one does not (Once the politicianbegan passing legislation that contradicted his campaign promises, hishypocrisybecame apparent.)

impeccable

(adj.) exemplary, flawless (If your grades were as impeccable as yourbrothers, then you too would receive a car for a graduation present.)

impertinent

(adj.) rude, insolent (Most of your comments are so impertinentthat Idont wish to dignify them with an answer.)

implacable

(adj.) incapable of being appeased or mitigated (Watch out: once youshun Grandmothers cooking, she is totally implacable.)

impudent

(adj.) casually rude, insolent, impertinent (The impudent youngwoman looked her teacher up and down and told him he was hot.)

incisive

(adj.) clear, sharp, direct (The discussion wasnt going anywhere untilher incisive comment allowed everyone to see what the true issueswere.)

indolent

(adj.) lazy (Why should my indolent children, who cant even pickthemselves up off the sofa to pour their own juice, be rewarded with atrip to Burger King?)

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(adj.) not suitable or capable, unqualified (She proved how ineptshewas when she forgot two orders and spilled a pint of cider in acustomers lap.)

infamy

(n.) notoriety, extreme ill repute (The infamy of his crime will notlessen as time passes.)

inhibit

(v.) to prevent, restrain, stop (When I told you I needed the car lastnight, I certainly never meant to inhibityou from going out.)

innate

(adj.) inborn, native, inherent (His incredible athletic talent is innate,he never trains, lifts weights, or practices.)

insatiable

(adj.) incapable of being satisfied (My insatiable appetite for blondeswas a real problem on my recent holiday in Japan!)

insular

(adj.) separated and narrow-minded; tight-knit, closed off (Because ofthe sensitive nature of their jobs, those who work for MI5 must remaininsularand generally only spend time with each other.)

intrepid

(adj.) brave in the face of danger (After scaling a live volcano prior toits eruption, the explorer was praised for his intrepidattitude.)

inveterate

(adj.) stubbornly established by habit (Im the first to admit that Iman inveterate cider drinkerI drink four pints a day.)

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(adj.) extremely joyful, happy (The crowd was jubilant when thefirefighter carried the woman from the flaming building.)

knell

(n.) the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death (Echoingthroughout our village, the funeral knellmade the grey day even moregrim.)

lithe

(adj.) graceful, flexible, supple (Although the dancers were alloutstanding, Joannas control of her lithe body was particularlyimpressive.)

lurid

(adj.) ghastly, sensational (Barrys story, in which he described acharacter torturing his neighbour's tortoise, was judged too luridto bepublished on the English Library's website.)

maverick

(n.) an independent, nonconformist person (John is a real maverickand always does things his own way.)

maxim

(n.) a common saying expressing a principle of conduct (Ms. Stonesetiquette maxims are both entertaining and instructional.)

meticulous

(adj.) extremely careful with details (The ornate needlework in thebrides gown was a product ofmeticulous handiwork.)

modicum

(n.) a small amount of something (Refusing to display even amodicum of sensitivity, Magda announced her bosss affair to theentire office.)

morose


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(adj.) gloomy or sullen (Davids morose nature made him veryunpleasant to talk to.)

myriad

(adj.) consisting of a very great number (It was difficult to decide whatto do on Saturday night because the city presented us with myriad

possibilities for fun.)

nadir

(n.) the lowest point of something (My day was boring, but the nadir

came when my new car was stolen.)

nominal

(adj.) trifling, insignificant (Because he was moving the following weekand needed to get rid of his furniture more than he needed money,Kim sold everything for a nominalprice.)

novice

(n.) a beginner, someone without training or experience (Because wewere all novices at archery, our instructor decided to begin with thebasics

nuance

(n.) a slight variation in meaning, tone, expression (The nuances ofthe poem were not obvious to the casual reader, but the teacher wasable to point them out.)

oblivious

(adj.) lacking consciousness or awareness of something (Oblivious tothe burning smell emanating from the kitchen, my father did notnotice that the rolls in the oven were burned until much too late.)

obsequious

(adj.) excessively compliant or submissive (Donald acted like Susansservant, obeying her every request in an obsequious manner.)

obtuse


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(adj.) lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect (Political opponentswarned that the prime ministers obtuse approach to foreign policywould embroil the nation in mindless war.)

panacea

(n.) a remedy for all ills or difficulties (Doctors wish there was a singlepanacea for every disease, but sadly there is not.)

parody

(n.) a satirical imitation (A hush fell over the classroom when theteacher returned to find Magdalena acting out a parodyof his teachingstyle.)

penchant

(n.) a tendency, partiality, preference (Fionas dinner parties quicklybecame monotonous on account of herpenchantfor Indian dishes.)

perusal

(n.) a careful examination, review (The actor agreed to accept the roleafter a three-monthperusalof the movie script.)

plethora

(n.) an abundance, excess (The wedding banquet included a plethora

of oysters piled almost three feet high.)

predilection

(n.) a preference or inclination for something (James has apredilection for eating toad in the whole with tomato ketchup.)

quaint

(adj.) charmingly old-fashioned (Mary was delighted by the quaintbonnets she saw in Romania.)

rash

(adj.) hasty, incautious (Its best to think things over calmly andthoroughly, rather than make rash decisions.)


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refurbish

(v.) to restore, clean up (After being refurbished the old Triumphmotorcycle commanded the handsome price of $6000.)

repudiate

(v.) to reject, refuse to accept (Tom made a strong case for anextension of his curfew, but his mother repudiatedit with a few bitingwords.)

rife

(adj.) abundant (Surprisingly, the teachers writing was rife withspelling errors.)

salient

(adj.) significant, conspicuous (One of the salientdifferences betweenAlison and Helen is that Alison is a couple of kilos heavier.)

serendipity

(n.) luck, finding good things without looking for them (In an amazingbit ofserendipity, penniless Mark found a $50 bill on the back seat ofthe bus.)

staid

(adj.) sedate, serious, self-restrained (The staidbutler never changedhis expression no matter what happened.)

superfluous

(adj.) exceeding what is necessary (Samantha had already won thecampaign so her constant flattery of others was superfluous.)

sycophant

(n.) one who flatters for self-gain (Some see the people in the cabinetas the Prime Ministers closest advisors, but others see them assycophants.)

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(adj.) not inclined to talk (Though Magda never seems to stop talking,her brother is quite taciturn.)

truculent

(adj.) ready to fight, cruel (This club doesnt really attract thedangerous types, so why was that bouncer being so truculent?)

umbrage

(n.) resentment, offence (He called me a lily-livered coward, and Itook umbrage at the insult.)

venerable

(adj.) deserving of respect because of age or achievement (The

venerable High Court judge had made several key rulings in landmarkcases throughout the years.)

vex

(v.) to confuse or annoy (My boyfriend vexes me by pinching mybottom for hours on end.)

vociferous

(adj.) loud, boisterous (Im tired of his vociferous whining so Imbreaking up with him.)

wanton

(adj.) undisciplined, lewd, lustful (Joannas wanton demeanor oftenmade the frat guys next door very excited.)

zenith

(n.) the highest point, culminating point (I was too nice to tell Emily

that she had reached the absolute zenith of her career with that onetop 10 hit of hers.)

IELTS Vocabulary: Contrast &comparison


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A. Complete these sentences with the most appropriate word or expression from A, B or C.

1.The two machines differconsiderably. One has an electric motor, the other runs on oil.A. differ B. differentiate C. differential

2.The contrast in weather between the north and the south of the country is very noticeable.A. comparison B. contrast C. compare

3.Many people cannot differentiate between lemon juice and lime juice.A. differ B. differentiate C. contrast

4.Children must be taught to distinguish between right and wrong.A. differ B. contrast C. distinguish

5.There is a distinction between being interested in politics and joining a political party.A. distinguish B. distinctive C. distinction

6.Can you tell the difference between a good boss and a bad one?A. difference B. differentiate C. contrast

7.The management must not discriminate between male and female applicants.A. differ B. contrast C. discriminate

8.Asia covers a huge area. By way of contrast Europe is very small.A. By way of contrast B. By ways of comparing C. By similar means

9.The new model of car is very similarto the old one.A. same B. similar C. common

10.Her political opinions are identical to mine.A. same B. exactly C. identical

11.Some political parties have such similar manifestos that they are difficult to tell apart .A. tell apart B. say apart C. speak apart

12.My friends and I enjoy doing many of the same things. In that respect, we have a lot in common .A. in similar B. in particular C. in common

13.There seems to be a large discrepancy between the number of people employed in serviceindustries, and those employed in the primary sector.A. discriminate B. discretion C. discrepancy

14.British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as differentas cats and dogs .A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper

15.Britain's economy is largely based on its industry, whereas a few hundred years ago it was anagrarian country.A. wherefore B. whereas C. whereby


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1.ID 2739

Of all the boys, Jonathan has done the _____ work.1. less2. lesser

3. least

4. little

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ID 2740

Our school gardener went to the _____ to buy a few pots of flowering plants.

1. orchard2. plantation

3. estate

4. nursery

3.

ID 2741

There will be a new _____ to train the basketball team for the coming tournament in April.

1. umpire

2. judge

3. referee

4. coach

4.

ID 2742

It was unfortunate for Madam Tan to have sat next to a _____ in the train and have her purse

stolen.

1. conman

2. pickpocket

3. burglar

4. robber


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ID 2743

Alan finally had his hair cut short after repeated warnings from the discipline master in school.

1. trimmed

2. snipped

3. shaved

4. tidied

6.ID 2744

The stretch of old pre-war houses in Joo Chiat Place has been selected for _____ as part of ourcountry's effort to preserve our heritage.

1. restoration2. revamping

3. rebuilding

4. revitalized

7.

ID 2745

The Discovery Channel will be broadcasting a very educational _____ on "Volcanic Eruption"

tomorrow night.

1. thriller

2. information report

3. documentary

4. drama

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Frank realised his mistake and was ________________.1. hurtful

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3. mournful

4. remorseful

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ID 2017

The volcanic eruption in the Philippines was an absolute _____ as many people were killed andvillages were destroyed.

1. incident

2. accident

3. epidemic

4. catastrophe

2.

ID 2018

The other Frog Prince showed a lack of _____ when he lied to the Princess and tricked her intokissing him.

1. humour

2. generosity

3. integrity

4. perseverance

3.

ID 2019

The author, Dick King-Smith, has _____ traditional fairy tales by changing the plot or thecharacters in the original version.

1. created

2. modified

3. printed

4. discovered

.ID 2020

The class bully was a constant source of _____ for the more timid pupils in his class.1. awe

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3. pity

4. excitement

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ID 2021

Jack was _____ to part with his impressive sports car although he could no longer afford to payfor it.

1. willing

2. impatient

3. resistant

4. reluctant

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