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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Discriminate v. to hear - see - or recognize differences
arbitrary
flaw
distinguish
debilitating
2. V. to throw off naturally; to give out syn. discard
formidable
philanthropic
relinquish
shed
3. Similar to a. alike in some way n
symbols
analogous
amusement
astounding
4. Remarkable adj. drawing special attention to
obselete
demonstration
striking
aggravating
5. V. to remove - take out - or take back syn. extract
discernible
nevertheless
withdraw
advent
6. Carelessly adv. by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly
synthesis
inadvertently
haphazardly
encourage
7. Slight a. a little
deplete
somewhat
benefit
blur
8. Disorganized adj. being in complete disorder and confusion
tranquility
chaotic
delicate
refine
9. Neglect v. to leave out - not include n a
omit
astute
reluctantly
energetic
10. Exhibit v. to show; reveal
tangible
vanishing
circulate
display
11. Deliberately adv. with define purpose and planning n
narrow
intentionally
aptly
culminate
12. Secluded adj. kept separated from others
distort
characteristic
narrate
isolated
13. Different adj. various; distinct from others
renown
blur
superficial
diverse
14. Unaware adj. unable to see or understand; to conceal; showing poor judgment or understanding
span
spontaneous
blind
harvest
15. Response n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed
vanishing
convince
solid
reaction
16. Regularly a.occuring at specific - determind period of time
inadvertently
broaden
periodic
baffle
17. Huge adj. very much; very large
vast
worthwhile
idol
ancient
18. Appropriate adj. appropriate; correct; convenient
offensive
suitable
witticism
determined
19. Convenience n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
unwarranted
elicit
tranquility
amenity
20. Finally adv. to happen at some time in the future - usually gradually
documented
eventually
portray
delicate
21. Calm a. quiet - not easy upset
disguise
preconception
placid
nevertheless
22. Inherent a. being a primary part of something
measurable
intrinsic
refine
evaporate
23. Habit n. a regular - repeated arrangement or action
engross
somewhat
pattern
subsequently
24. Attain v. to obtain something needed or useful; to increase to the amount of something
redundant
dwelling
gain
turbulent
25. V. to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study syn. examine
analyze
placid
forfeit
reaction
26. Adj. very surprising syn. astonishing
elicit
nevertheless
astounding
uniform
27. Authentic adj. reasonable - lawful
disapproval
legitimate
celebrated
rudimentary
28. Detectable a. noticeable; easily seen n v av
unique
abrupt
facet
discernible
29. Foreign sales n. products sold abroad
evident
exports
indifferent
somewhat
30. Healing. adj. being able to restore to good condition
temp
curative
particular
theoretically
31. Hesitatingly av. unwillingly n a
reluctantly
benefit
dim
handle
32. Hasten v. to go faster
remarkable
release
accelerate
evident
33. Picturesque a. concerning pleasant natural surroundings n2 av
commonplace
burgeon
scenic
normally
34. V. to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason syn. convince
dramatic
durable
distinguish
persuade
35. Communicate v. to make something know to others; to communicate
astounding
infrequently
gradually
convey
36. Consistent adj. continuing in a constant way; remaining strong
controversial
innovative
valid
sustained
37. Distribute v. to cause to move along a fixed path; to move freely
circulate
astute
witticism
analogous
38. Appeal n. a special quality that endears other people to the person who has this quality
charisma
pass
vague
exports
39. Appropriately adv. having a tendency to do something; likely
convince
chaotic
aptly
streamline
40. Oblige v. to make something happen by necessity or force a
heighten
compel
enlighten
hazardous
41. Limited adj. of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite
finite
weak
contaminated
nevertheless
42. Significantly adv. in a deep way; showing deep knowledge of a subject
fallacious
intolerable
compel
profoundly
43. Preserve v. to support; to keep in good condition n
dictate
lack
maintain
intrigue
44. Dry adj. being of little rain or water
arid
eliminate
convey
anticipate
45. Demanded adj. needed for a specific purpose
convert
analogous
requisite
overtly
46. Overwhelm v. to flood n
abrupt
assimilate
partially
inundate
47. Simulate v. to pretend; make believe
chiefly
feign
core
evoke
48. Recognize v. to know - remember - and accept the existence of something
ambiguous
acknowledge
reliably
advantage
49. Adj. strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease syn. tenacious
scarcely
stream
prime
resilient
50. Produce v. to cause something new to exist; to create
enact
engender
haphazardly
placid