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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Concept n. an idea - belief - or opinion
overlook
curative
actually
notion
2. Senseless adj. done without thought or consideration
attribute
acquire
assert
wanton
3. Hero n. a person or image that is loyally admired or respected
idol
conscientious
reject
classify
4. Freely av. willingly; easily
caliber
swift
mention
readily
5. V. to make rich; to make something of greater value syn. enhance
reflection
gratifying
handle
enrich
6. Hypothetically adv. according to a reasoned - but not proven - point of view
lack
delighted
theoretically
conform
7. Exceptional adj. excellent quality; above all the rest
impulsively
eliminate
superior
analogous
8. Adj. not easy to bend; firm; inflexible syn. stiff
inadvertently
discreetly
intensify
rigid
9. Expansive adj. having a lot of room
currency
spacious
discernible
prompt
10. Average a. of average quality; not good or bad n
underestimated
mediorce
astute
somewhat
11. Adj. not fine or smooth; not delicate syn. rough
conceivably
intrusive
acknowledge
coarse
12. Humanitarian a. a feeling of love for people - usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes n2
philanthropic
settle
exhaust
ample
13. Conceal v. to hide the usual appearance of something (n=v) a
disguise
finite
exaggerate
circulate
14. Definite adj. clearly noticed; different
perceive
distinct
suitable
attractive
15. Adj. of great importance; full of life syn. indispensable
vital
preconception
spontaneous
swift
16. Arbitrary adj. not chosen carefully; unplanned
susceptible
indiscriminate
supposedly
charisma
17. Prepare v. to make ready; first in importance or in time
symbols
prosperous
culminate
prime
18. Complex a. having many parts; finely detailed n av
offensive
intricate
practical
conventional
19. V. to make stronger in feeling or quality syn. heighten
intensify
scattered
intolerable
rigid
20. Functional a. convenient or effective n
entirely
autonomous
practical
encircle
21. Adj. extremely large syn. massive
immense
hue
gradually
isolated
22. Dimensions n. the relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person a2 (--> av2)
infancy
proportions
substantial
demonstration
23. Faint adj. not bright or clear
consistently
dim
impartial
infrequently
24. Speculate v. to think that sth is true - but having no proof n=v n a
unlikely
suspect
presumably
energetic
25. Instruct v. to give information or understanding to someone
enlighten
extensive
assimilate
benefit
26. Enduring adj. forever; without end
finite
shed
lasting
overtly
27. Appropriate adj. appropriate; correct; convenient
disperse
heighten
suitable
purposefully
28. Adj. of unclear meaning; something that can be understood in more than one way syn. vague
launch
coherent
ambiguous
disapproval
29. Adv. no one else; nothing else; not shared syn. restrictively
classify
exclusively
conspicuously
elementary
30. Sturdy adj. something that last a long time
inactive
durable
reflection
determined
31. Remarkable adj. drawing special attention to
worthwhile
striking
refine
philanthropic
32. Reflect v. to show - as in a mirror
woo
mirror
absurd
myth
33. Adj. ordinary syn. frequent
intrusive
commonplace
hue
exhibit
34. Image n. a picture or element cast back
nominal
critical
enhance
reflection
35. Persuade v. to make someone see things your way
evolve
innovative
convince
synthesis
36. Complex adj. something with a large number of parts; full of details
tranquility
evoke
elaborate
promote
37. Component n. a part of the whole; environmrnt
element
exaggerate
indiscriminate
face
38. V. to suggest or plan to do something syn. suggest
persuade
uniform
come across
propose
39. V. to have the same opinion or draw the same conclusion syn. agree
uniform
persuade
concur
ridge
40. Phenomenal adj. unusual in a positive way
exceptional
interpret
poll
partially
41. Adj. strong in one's opinion - firm in conviction - to find out syn. resolute
distribute
deep
preconception
determined
42. Cover v. the length of time or distance from one limit to the other; to cross
span
crush
spontaneous
expansion
43. V. to make a request syn. appeal
evident
dense
delighted
petition
44. Fragment n. a very small piece of something
particle
avert
deceptively
exaggerate
45. Elated a. to be satisfied; very happy n a
delighted
withdraw
halt
exhaust
46. Wonder n. something that surprises or impresses
reaction
comparatively
gain
marvel
47. Obtain v. to gain or come to possess
improperly
abroad
prone
acquire
48. Diverse adj. to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places
radiant
distinct
withstand
eclectic
49. Highlight v. to show that something is especiaally important or exeptionall
emphasize
amusement
ingredients
vanishing
50. Engage v. to become completely occupied or involved
intrusive
engross
obviously
arbitrary