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Kaoyan Vocabulary

Graduate school entrance exam vocabulary.

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abandon

To desert or give up completely (v.); uninhibited freedom from restraint (n.)

NGSL 2kTOEFLGRE

abdomen

The belly; the body region between the chest and hips

B2

abide

To tolerate something; to comply with rules; to remain

TOEFLGREC1

ability

The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

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

abound

To exist in large quantities; to be plentiful

IELTSTOEFLGRE

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

abundance

A very large quantity; a plentiful supply

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

acceptance

The act of receiving or agreeing to something willingly; approval

B1

access

To gain or obtain access to; A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL

accessory

An additional item or fashion complement; a person assisting in a crime

IELTSTOEFLGRE

accident

An unexpected event causing damage or injury; a chance occurrence

NGSL 2kTOEFLA2

accidental

Happening by chance or without intention; a temporary musical notation symbol

TOEFLB1

acclaim

To praise enthusiastically; enthusiastic public praise

accommodate

To provide space or lodging; to adapt to suit needs

IELTSTOEFLGRE