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TOEFL Essential Vocab

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1. Discriminate v. to hear - see - or recognize differences






2. Debatable adj. something that causes disagreement or argument.






3. Adj. displeasing - objectionable - or bad syn. unfavorable






4. Methodically adv. done according to a plan a






5. Separate v. to organize; to make clear






6. V. to make stronger in feeling or quality syn. heighten






7. V. to hit one object against another with violent force; to be in opposition syn. crash






8. Relinquish v. to give up; to have something taken away - usually by rule or regulation






9. Arrange v. to place into groups according to type






10. Critical adj. of great importance; extremely necessary






11. Apparent adj. easy to see - usually because of some proof






12. Component n. a part of the whole; environmrnt






13. Quality n. the standard of; the degree of goodness






14. Approve v. to accept formally by vote n a






15. Discriminating adj. carefully chosen






16. Bias n. an opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something v a






17. Convenience n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable






18. Renowned adj. famous; having a high position






19. Incorrect a. having errors n






20. Include v. to surround completely; to envelop






21. Adj. to be complementary or appropriate; a good match syn. compatible






22. Wonder n. something that surprises or impresses






23. Evidently adv. in a clear - easy-to-understand way






24. V. to follow established rules or patterns of behavior syn. adapt






25. Events n. natural events or facts; strange or notable n pl a






26. Weakening adj. weakening






27. Meticulous a. showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm






28. Inappropriately adv. not following established rules; not desirable






29. Disappear v. to vanish






30. Poisonous adj. harmful; capable of being fatal






31. Strong adj. powerful - full of action






32. Remind v. to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember






33. Adj. modern - up-to-date - or (n.) person living at the same time as another person syn. current






34. Characteristic n. specific qualities that distinguish one from another






35. Energetic a. showing good health; in good shape n






36. Major adj. primary or principal; having or exercising control over something






37. V. to get the facts or withdraw out the truth syn. extract






38. Satisfying adj. giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks






39. Stimulate v. to promote growth or development






40. Exceptional a. worthy of mention; uncommon






41. Appear v. to come into vieww - or existence






42. Remote adj. something that cannot be reached or communicated with






43. Survey n. questionnaire; a vote of public opinion n2






44. Objective a. with no preconceptions






45. Boost v. to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade






46. Protected a. protected from harmful elements; isolated from reality n=v






47. Shallow adj. simple; not deeep; near the surface






48. Slight a. a little






49. Emphasize v. to emphasize the part of a greater whole






50. Healing. adj. being able to restore to good condition