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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Adj. very intelligent - smart - clever syn. perceptive
convert
astute
evolve
unlikely
2. Invent v. to make up - usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie n a
fabricate
fundamental
superior
infrequently
3. Objective a. with no preconceptions
intrigue
unbiased
immense
abroad
4. Healing. adj. being able to restore to good condition
curative
swift
eclectic
revive
5. Movement n. the state of changing one's position
evolve
culminate
dictate
motion
6. Objective adj. showing no favoritism; being fair or just
moderate
impartial
accentuate
launch
7. Conceal v. to hide the usual appearance of something (n=v) a
disguise
prophetic
install
renown
8. Brilliant adj. lively; powerful; full of action; bright
vibrant
situated
retrieve
tranquility
9. Appear v. to come into vieww - or existence
obtain
emerge
conceal
negligible
10. Separate v. to organize; to make clear
predictably
unravel
determined
install
11. Excessive a. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
install
scarcely
inordinate
obviously
12. Quality n. the standard of; the degree of goodness
culminate
triumph
caution
caliber
13. Launch v. to begin; to establish; to take decisive action without help n2 a
contradictory
initiate
agile
suspect
14. Achievement n. a victory; a success v=n a2
triumph
balanced
substantial
selective
15. Attain v. to obtain something needed or useful; to increase to the amount of something
noteworthy
ridge
gain
conventional
16. Annoying a. the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others n2 v av
enlighten
intrusive
renown
radiant
17. Humanitarian a. a feeling of love for people - usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes n2
delighted
settle
launch
philanthropic
18. Noticeably adv. attracting attention
chaotic
conspicuously
flourishing
creep
19. Deteriorate v. to wear away; disappear slowly
discernible
erode
baffle
prophetic
20. N. a recommendation syn. suggestion
account
overtly
advice
currency
21. Alter v. to change in form or appearance
tightly
transform
exemplify
transport
22. Adj. value in doing something syn. rewarding
scarcely
worthwhile
contradictory
diligent
23. Inclined to a. likely to do something
recover
prone
conspicuously
narrate
24. Nonetheless conj. in spite of that
dwelling
exhaust
nevertheless
bear
25. Primary adj. simple in structurre - easy to do
spacious
face
elementary
obtain
26. Adj. causing confusion and interruption syn. disturbing
promote
disruptive
instigate
widespread
27. Carry v. to move from one place to another
shed
odd
transport
acclaim
28. Unconvinced adj. to question the truthfulness of information presented as fact; to nott trust
clarify
infrequently
skeptical
erode
29. Money n. monetary unit; cash
erode
intricate
currency
harmful
30. N. an ability - happening - or opportunity that has not occured or been developed syn. possibility
systematically
potential
fabricate
uniform
31. Color n. color
theoretically
concur
impressive
hue
32. Exceptional adj. excellent quality; above all the rest
eclectic
contemporary
superior
insignificant
33. Discriminate v. to hear - see - or recognize differences
contemporary
distinguish
assert
unravel
34. Creative a. something newly introduced; creative
deplete
innovative
determined
prompt
35. Comprehensive adj. large in area or number; to offer; to make longer
magnitude
assert
annoying
extensive
36. Celebrity n. a very important or famous person - usually associated with a high position in government
enrich
dignitary
defy
disperse
37. Recently adv. caught or produced not long ago
disruptive
freshly
eclectic
avert
38. Tremendous adj. very large
persistent
enormous
tedious
consistently
39. N. enthusiastic approval; applause syn. praise
discernible
durable
curious
acclaim
40. Retrieve v. to get back; to have something returned
emerge
condensed
recover
sustained
41. Concrete adj. real; that which can be felt
critical
tangible
noteworthy
hasten
42. Obtain v. to gain or come to possess
exemplify
measurable
acquire
prone
43. Consistent adj. continuing in a constant way; remaining strong
elementary
initiate
amusement
sustained
44. Stop v. to stop or discontinue
straightforward
advantage
halt
energetic
45. Include v. to surround completely; to envelop
encompass
durable
visibly
relate
46. Elements n. things combined to make something; the contents of something
ingredients
straightforward
acknowledge
attractive
47. Enduring adj. forever; without end
trait
lasting
prevalent
exclusively
48. Steady a. having good quality - being well made; firm; not a gas or liquid n v
release
solid
fundamental
exaggerate
49. Distribution n. a share; a part set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions v a
allocation
partisan
moderate
indiscriminate
50. Thriving a. active and growing; healthy v
prosperous
recover
flourishing
immense