a
The name of the Latin script letter A/a; To do with position or direction; In, on, at, by, towards, onto; He, she, they: the third-person singular or plural nominative
NGSL 1kA1
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Gaokao Vocabulary
National College Entrance Examination vocabulary. · 3,674 words
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abandon
To desert or give up completely (v.); uninhibited freedom from restraint (n.)
NGSL 2kTOEFLGRE
ability
The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL
able
To make ready; Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task
NGSL 1kB1
abnormal
Deviating from what is typical or normal
IELTSTOEFLB1
aboard
On or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
TOEFLB1
abolish
To formally put an end to a law or institution
IELTSTOEFLGRE
abortion
Termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan
about
To change the course of (a ship) to the other tack; to bring (a ship) about; Moving around or in motion; astir; On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around
NGSL 1kA1
above
Something, especially a person's name in legal documents, that appears higher on the same page or on a preceding page; Of heaven; heavenly; Directly overhead; vertically on top of
NGSL 1kA1
abroad
In or to a foreign country; widely spread
NGSL 2kTOEFLA2
abrupt
Sudden and unexpected; curt in manner
IELTSTOEFLGRE
absence
The state of being away or not present; a lack of something
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
absent
Not present; inattentive; to keep oneself away
TOEFLB1
absolute
Complete and unconditional; not relative or limited
NGSL 3kTOEFLGRE
absorb
To soak up a substance; to take in information; to fully engage attention
IELTSTOEFLGRE
abstract
Theoretical, not concrete; a summary of a text
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFL
absurd
Contrary to reason or common sense; ridiculous; the philosophical concept of life's meaninglessness
IELTSTOEFLGRE
abundant
Present in large quantities; plentiful
TOEFLGREB1
abuse
Cruel or improper treatment; to misuse or treat harmfully; offensive language
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL
academic
Relating to education or scholarship (adj.); a university scholar or teacher (n.)
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL
academy
A school for higher or specialized learning; a society promoting arts or sciences
TOEFLB1
accelerate
To cause to move faster; to increase in speed or rate
IELTSTOEFLGRE
accent
A distinctive way of pronouncing a language; stress on a syllable; to emphasize
B1
accept
To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval; Something that is accepted
NGSL 1kA2
access
To gain or obtain access to; A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL
accessible
Easy to reach, use, or understand
IELTSTOEFLGRE
accident
An unexpected event causing damage or injury; a chance occurrence
NGSL 2kTOEFLA2
accommodation
A place to stay; an adaptation or adjustment
NGSL 2kIELTSB2
accompany
To go with someone; to occur alongside; to play musical accompaniment
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL