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TOEFL Essential Vocab

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1. Apathetic adj. being uninterested or not caring about something






2. Uncomplicated adj. easy to understand; simple; honest






3. Moderate a. very small; in form - but not in substance






4. Cherished adj. having much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful






5. Monotonous a. long and tiring n






6. Similar to a. alike in some way n






7. Slight a. a little






8. Combination n. the mixing of separate things to form a whole






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






10. Stimulate v. to promote growth or development






11. Initiate v. to cause something to begin






12. Diverse a. being of many different types n4 v a2 av






13. Around av. almost correct; not exact n v=a






14. Legislate v. to pass a law






15. Dry adj. being of little rain or water






16. Consistent adj. continuing in a constant way; remaining strong






17. Exceptional adj. excellent quality; above all the rest






18. Apex n. the highest point






19. V. to prevent movement - progress - or success syn. block






20. Incorporate v. to become a part of






21. Overstate v. to make something more than what it is






22. Deplete v. to use completely; to expend all energy; very thorough






23. Hypothetically adv. according to a reasoned - but not proven - point of view






24. Capriciously adv. acting without thinking






25. Persuade v. to make someone see things your way






26. Expansive adj. having a lot of room






27. Pulse n. a regular pattern - usually in music a av






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






29. Tremendous adj. very large






30. Ridiculous a. clearly false - without reason n av






31. Evade v. to escape in a tricky way






32. Oblige v. to make something happen by necessity or force a






33. Constant a. firm - reliable - dependable n






34. Trigger v. to cause or produce negative behavior






35. Objective a. with no preconceptions






36. Adj. of great importance; full of life syn. indispensable






37. Conceal v. to hide the usual appearance of something (n=v) a






38. Typically av. commonly - usually n2 v a






39. Indisputable adj. clearly able to be determined






40. Adv. the most important or most common syn. mostly






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






42. Colonize v. to establish a home; to resolve a disagreement






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






44. Retain v. to catch and hold onto - usually by trickery; deceived






45. Bizarre a. strange and unpleasant; beyond accepted norms






46. Inconsistent adj. no regular pattern in thiinkiing ar movement; changeable without reason






47. Habit n. a regular - repeated arrangement or action






48. Encounter v. to find or discover - usually by chance or mistake






49. V. to produce - to carry; to show; to endure syn. yield






50. Explain v. to make more easily understood; to make clear