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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Communicate v. to tell - to show a connection between two things n2 a
transport
streamline
relate
discreetly
2. Exhibit v. to show; reveal
acknowledge
intentionally
display
initiate
3. Supposedly adv. reported - but not confirmed n v a
ongoing
systematically
presumably
coarse
4. Monotonous a. long and tiring n
intrigue
scarcely
accurate
tedious
5. Relinquish v. to give up; to have something taken away - usually by rule or regulation
exaggerate
controversial
analyze
forfeit
6. Retain v. to catch and hold onto - usually by trickery; deceived
trigger
recover
curious
trap
7. Adj. ordinary syn. frequent
noteworthy
reaction
complex
commonplace
8. Arrange v. to place into groups according to type
conceal
attractive
classify
delighted
9. Disregard v. to ignore or neglect a
evoke
overlook
frail
sheltered
10. N. enthusiastic approval; applause syn. praise
elaborate
narrate
lasting
acclaim
11. Distribution n. a share; a part set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions v a
inaccessible
subsequently
allocation
widespread
12. Symbolize v. to give an example
deep
exemplify
unmistakable
debilitating
13. Convenience n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
amenity
assimilate
oblivious
motion
14. Refuse v. to refuse
outlandish
acknowledge
unique
reject
15. Excessive a. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
superficial
designate
install
inordinate
16. Thick adj. closely packed or crowded; difficult to see though
gather
well-suited
hazardous
dense
17. Adv. the most important or most common syn. mostly
tangible
contemporary
enormous
chiefly
18. Engage v. to become completely occupied or involved
practical
demonstration
chaotic
engross
19. Imitate v. to copy an action
nevertheless
mimic
noteworthy
severe
20. Apathetic adj. being uninterested or not caring about something
indifferent
abrupt
propose
lasting
21. Instruct v. to give information or understanding to someone
innovative
placid
engender
enlighten
22. Shelter v. to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion - usually bad
synthesis
harbor
reveal
convince
23. Depict v. to represent; to act n
astute
portray
insignificant
scattered
24. Practical adj. easy to reach; near; suitable to one's needs
advent
revive
conventional
convenient
25. Overwhelm v. to flood n
disruptive
curious
dense
inundate
26. Healing. adj. being able to restore to good condition
petition
fundamental
curative
potent
27. Adv. regularly; usually done syn. ordinarily
routinely
unwarranted
foster
face
28. Adj. difficult to understand or explain; having many parts syn. complicated
brilliant
swift
complex
mediorce
29. Adj. an action or decision made with little thought - order - or reason syn. haphazard
trigger
enact
baffle
arbitrary
30. Unhealthy adj. something that cause pain or damage
dominant
convince
shed
harmful
31. Dimensions n. the relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person a2 (--> av2)
encircle
toxic
revive
proportions
32. Shortage n. a need for; an insufficient amount
lack
vanishing
oblige
tranquility
33. Functional a. convenient or effective n
practical
enlighten
forfeit
crucial
34. Precise adj. careful and exact
coherent
accurate
subsequently
bear
35. Adj. continuing syn. current
idol
ongoing
heighten
conventional
36. Selection n. a variety
opposition
convenient
assortment
robust
37. Remind v. to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember
gain
assortment
charisma
evoke
38. Doubtful a. not probable
oblige
oblivious
unlikely
wisdom
39. Characteristic n. specific qualities that distinguish one from another
tangible
minuscule
analyze
trait
40. Evade v. to escape in a tricky way
accelerate
elude
emit
worthwhile
41. Resist v. to show little fear or regard for rules or established norms; to change
security
novel
radiant
defy
42. Assessable adj. able to determine how much or how many
symbols
measurable
launch
normally
43. Adv. making something appear true or good when it is false or bad syn. misleadingly
discernible
deceptively
philanthropic
unravel
44. Critical adj. of great importance; extremely necessary
crucial
agile
conspicuously
readily
45. Observe v. to sense; to become aware of
plentiful
narrate
severe
perceive
46. Prep. ph. in addition to - alongside syn. along with
account
in conjunction with
underestimated
coarse
47. Appropriately adv. having a tendency to do something; likely
found
freshly
aptly
harmful
48. Beginning n. in the beginning stages of development n a
immense
in conjunction with
infancy
robust
49. Dependably adv. without changing; keeping the same principles - ideas - or quality
consistently
mention
chiefly
feasible
50. Overwhelming a. difficult; causing worry or fear
formidable
trait
nominal
entirely