CET-4 Vocabulary

A sandy or pebbly shore; to bring a boat onto a beach

Of a color between black and white; the color itself; to become gray

A gap allowing passage; the beginning of something; relating to the start

Generally; taking everything into account; total

To separate into parts or cause disagreement; a significant difference between groups

Occurring at the beginning; the first letter of a name; to sign with one's initials

Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or distress

To be against or resist something or someone

A path or course of travel; to direct along a particular path

Belonging to the same time period; modern; a person of the same era

Having more than one part or instance; a number that is a product of a smaller number

Absolutely necessary or important; a fundamental element

A person who commits crimes; relating to crime or criminal law

The central or most essential part (n.); most important (adj.)

At a higher level or position; the upper part of a shoe

To move or act with great speed; a sudden rapid movement

As an unavoidable or logical consequence; inevitably

To hire someone for work; to make use of something for a purpose

Extremely large in size, amount, or extent

All people living in one home; relating to the home

A firm decision or formal vote; strong determination; the solving of a problem

A person who sees an event or gives evidence; to see something directly

Separately or at a distance; into pieces; distinct from others

Only just; by a very small margin

To give special importance or attention to something

A person who acts on behalf of others; typical of a group

Below or underneath something; lower in rank

An unusual or disruptive event; arising as a result of something else

Restricted in size or scope; not extensive

Feeling pleased about one's achievements; having too high an opinion of oneself

To move steadily like a liquid; the continuous movement of fluid or things

A natural mental ability; the teaching staff or a division of a university

To use carelessly; unwanted material or rubbish; discarded as useless

Only; nothing more than

A large quantity or body; involving large numbers of people or things

A scientific test; to carry out a test or try something new

Without any doubt; certainly

An explosive device; to attack with bombs

Supporting freedom and social progress; generous; a person with liberal views

Extremely large in size or amount

The quality of a sound or voice; mood or character; shade of colour

Very large in size or extent; heavy and solid

A person who designs or builds technical systems; to design or arrange something

A circular rotating object used in vehicles or machines; to move on wheels

To decrease or worsen; a gradual deterioration

To put money or effort into something for future benefit

A thick wire or rope for transmitting electricity or signals; cable TV

In the direction of; with regard to