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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






2. Adj. full of life - action - or power syn. vigorous






3. Adv. enough; in a satisfying manner syn. adequately






4. Decrease v. to move from good to bad - or from much little to little - to refuse






5. Role n. the normal purpose of something






6. Peacefulness n. calm; quietness






7. Adj. able to move in a quick and easy way syn. nimble






8. Appropriate adj. appropriate; correct; convenient






9. Arbitrary adj. not chosen carefully; unplanned






10. Thoroughly adv. completely






11. Located adj. being found in a certain place






12. Highlight v. to show that something is especiaally important or exeptionall






13. Adv. being in existence - real or factual syn. truly






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






15. Definite adj. clearly noticed; different






16. Neglect v. to leave out - not include n a






17. Sturdy adj. something that last a long time






18. Prominence n. fame






19. Limited adj. of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite






20. Complex a. having many parts; finely detailed n av






21. Adv. regularly; usually done syn. ordinarily






22. Defect n. a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect






23. Flexible a. to be stretched - easily shaped






24. Engage v. to become completely occupied or involved






25. Hero n. a person or image that is loyally admired or respected






26. Marks n. a sign or object that represents something or somebody marks






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






28. Diversion n. something that holds interest and is enjoyable






29. Gain v. to gain or secure something






30. Adj. not easy to bend; firm; inflexible syn. stiff






31. Detectable a. noticeable; easily seen n v av






32. Astute adj. intelligent; resourceful






33. Disappearing adj. going out of sight






34. Fast a. quick n






35. Excessive a. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable






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






37. Apex n. the highest point






38. Gather n. the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered






39. Adj. weak in health or in body syn. fragile






40. Crest n. the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface






41. Adj. of unclear meaning; something that can be understood in more than one way syn. vague






42. Unclear adj. not clear; ambiguous






43. Automatically adv. in an unthinking manner; not chosen






44. Initiate v. to cause something to begin






45. N. the coming or appearance of something syn. arrival






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






47. Absolutely adv. clearly true






48. Alter v. to change from one form or state to another






49. Intense adj. extreme; harmful






50. Generate v. to initiate - cause or start