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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Annoying a. the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others n2 v av
intrusive
abrupt
straightforward
disregard
2. Adj. full of life - action - or power syn. vigorous
energetic
scattered
freshly
clever
3. Adv. enough; in a satisfying manner syn. adequately
trait
offensive
profoundly
sufficiently
4. Decrease v. to move from good to bad - or from much little to little - to refuse
elementary
decline
analogous
blur
5. Role n. the normal purpose of something
dormant
function
ingredients
comparatively
6. Peacefulness n. calm; quietness
tranquility
gather
diligent
charisma
7. Adj. able to move in a quick and easy way syn. nimble
compel
instigate
agile
philanthropic
8. Appropriate adj. appropriate; correct; convenient
inadvertently
involuntarily
suitable
exceptional
9. Arbitrary adj. not chosen carefully; unplanned
circulate
indiscriminate
mimic
contaminated
10. Thoroughly adv. completely
distribute
confidential
entirely
ancient
11. Located adj. being found in a certain place
chaotic
situated
reject
prevalent
12. Highlight v. to show that something is especiaally important or exeptionall
agitate
justify
emphasize
dense
13. Adv. being in existence - real or factual syn. truly
in conjunction with
solid
periodic
actually
14. Meticulous a. showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm
lasting
suspect
conscientious
intensify
15. Definite adj. clearly noticed; different
revive
widespread
evaporate
distinct
16. Neglect v. to leave out - not include n a
preconception
conscientious
energetic
omit
17. Sturdy adj. something that last a long time
readily
transform
durable
vibrant
18. Prominence n. fame
enhance
renown
curious
facet
19. Limited adj. of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite
turbulent
finite
insignificant
exceedingly
20. Complex a. having many parts; finely detailed n av
selective
avert
intricate
mediorce
21. Adv. regularly; usually done syn. ordinarily
impulsively
routinely
ancient
abroad
22. Defect n. a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect
ambiguous
abroad
flaw
immense
23. Flexible a. to be stretched - easily shaped
unique
advent
analyze
limber
24. Engage v. to become completely occupied or involved
woo
engross
albeit
nevertheless
25. Hero n. a person or image that is loyally admired or respected
idol
unlikely
partially
diverse
26. Marks n. a sign or object that represents something or somebody marks
pass
symbols
tangible
shift
27. Cherished adj. having much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful
precious
caliber
infrequently
disapproval
28. Diversion n. something that holds interest and is enjoyable
delicate
incessant
predominant
amusement
29. Gain v. to gain or secure something
broaden
harbor
obtain
distinguish
30. Adj. not easy to bend; firm; inflexible syn. stiff
rigid
confidential
accentuate
span
31. Detectable a. noticeable; easily seen n v av
discernible
enormous
fundamental
fabricate
32. Astute adj. intelligent; resourceful
advice
remarkable
clever
myth
33. Disappearing adj. going out of sight
vanishing
sporadic
symbols
dormant
34. Fast a. quick n
conscientious
swift
remarkable
burgeon
35. Excessive a. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
engender
inordinate
gain
radiant
36. Convenience n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
acquire
amenity
sporadic
superficial
37. Apex n. the highest point
zenith
practical
condensed
stream
38. Gather n. the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered
varied
harvest
confirm
prompt
39. Adj. weak in health or in body syn. fragile
balanced
frail
gradually
benefit
40. Crest n. the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface
analogous
ridge
peculiar
dignitary
41. Adj. of unclear meaning; something that can be understood in more than one way syn. vague
ambiguous
reportedly
propose
potential
42. Unclear adj. not clear; ambiguous
measurable
vague
expansion
span
43. Automatically adv. in an unthinking manner; not chosen
substantial
routinely
involuntarily
systematically
44. Initiate v. to cause something to begin
profoundly
launch
aptly
exemplify
45. N. the coming or appearance of something syn. arrival
coherent
reluctantly
suspect
advent
46. Relinquish v. to give up; to have something taken away - usually by rule or regulation
eventually
forfeit
narrow
broaden
47. Absolutely adv. clearly true
endorse
narrow
undeniably
dim
48. Alter v. to change from one form or state to another
unlikely
fallacious
petition
convert
49. Intense adj. extreme; harmful
unique
infrequently
severe
assert
50. Generate v. to initiate - cause or start
elaborate
vast
trigger
precarious