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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Summarized adj. made smaller; shortened; merged
energetic
convenient
condensed
annoying
2. Adv. no one else; nothing else; not shared syn. restrictively
exclusively
gain
ample
delicate
3. Free v. to allow to come out; to give freedom
recover
launch
release
appealing
4. Adj. difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior syn. unbearable
weak
subsequently
scarcely
intolerable
5. Protected a. protected from harmful elements; isolated from reality n=v
harvest
eclectic
sheltered
innovative
6. Bright adj. sending out in all directions - especially heat or light
arid
decline
moderate
radiant
7. Cherished adj. having much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful
impressive
broaden
allocation
precious
8. Neglect v. to leave out - not include n a
vibrant
mimic
omit
distinct
9. Trigger v. to cause or produce negative behavior
provoke
vigorous
security
contemporary
10. Unhealthy adj. something that cause pain or damage
recover
dense
critical
harmful
11. Retrieve v. to get back; to have something returned
contaminated
vanishing
recover
function
12. Adj. a slight bother; disturbing to a person syn. bothersome
annoying
potential
reliably
narrate
13. Rarely adj. almost never
precious
inadvertently
discernible
infrequently
14. Poisonous adj. harmful; capable of being fatal
toxic
obstruct
curative
annoying
15. Deform v. to change from the original shape or condition - usually in an unnatural way
distort
settle
lasting
situated
16. Survive v. to fight without surrender; to persist
weak
withstand
ambiguous
debilitating
17. Uncomplicated adj. easy to understand; simple; honest
eventually
straightforward
suitable
persuade
18. Convenience n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
gain
albeit
amenity
adverse
19. Adj. to be complementary or appropriate; a good match syn. compatible
agitate
controversial
well-suited
conform
20. Adj. by itself; with no association syn. independent
autonomous
impressive
chaotic
predictably
21. Initiate v. to cause something to begin
blur
launch
trigger
trap
22. V. to change or make different syn. modify
evolve
conceivably
superior
alter
23. Clarify v. to understand the meaning of something
phenomena
confirm
means
interpret
24. Fast a. quick n
swift
handle
currency
idol
25. Image n. a picture or element cast back
abroad
reflection
ample
attractive
26. Deliberately adv. done for a special reason
narrate
reveal
exports
purposefully
27. Habit n. a regular - repeated arrangement or action
display
delighted
pattern
affordable
28. Alter v. to change in form or appearance
distribute
transform
temp
indiscriminate
29. Resist v. to show little fear or regard for rules or established norms; to change
pattern
halt
elicit
defy
30. Shelter v. to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion - usually bad
symbols
harbor
visibly
intrinsic
31. Adj. producing a desired result based on truths or fact syn. convincing
valid
mediorce
complex
well-suited
32. Energetic a. showing good health; in good shape n
chiefly
feign
restore
robust
33. Disregard v. to ignore or neglect a
concur
reportedly
settle
overlook
34. Equalized a. a state where everything is of the same size or weight
balanced
improperly
celebrated
exceedingly
35. Similar a. being almost of the same type or time; comparable a=v
avert
requisite
analyze
parallel
36. Steadily adv. slowly - but surely
unlikely
gradually
reportedly
inundate
37. Thoroughly adv. completely
gather
entirely
release
reluctantly
38. Story n. a report of an event; money kept in a bank; a statement of something used or received - usually a financial report n2 v a
marvel
mediorce
superior
account
39. Authentic adj. reasonable - lawful
expansion
bear
legitimate
launch
40. Freely av. willingly; easily
unique
unmistakable
readily
reject
41. Relinquish v. to give up; to have something taken away - usually by rule or regulation
normally
in conjunction with
forfeit
celebrated
42. Adj. odd or strange; eager to learn syn. peculiar
plentiful
streamline
superficial
curious
43. Complex adj. something with a large number of parts; full of details
elaborate
halt
endorse
confirm
44. Adj. allowable or satisfactory syn. permissible
acceptable
sharply
conceivably
lack
45. Speculate v. to think that sth is true - but having no proof n=v n a
blind
suspect
astounding
advent
46. Inconsistent adj. not agreeing with the facts or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong
incessant
superficial
refine
contradictory
47. Manage v. to deal with or control
provoke
handle
complex
obtain
48. Hero n. a person or image that is loyally admired or respected
dwelling
negligible
absurd
idol
49. Adj. causing confusion and interruption syn. disturbing
disruptive
comparatively
zenith
reportedly
50. Instruct v. to give information or understanding to someone
elementary
infancy
prominent
enlighten