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TOEFL Vocab: Everyday Phrases

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Seriously - really - without joking -






2. Chatter - talk nonsense - speak about trivial matters

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3. 1. to work less hard or do something with less energy than before: Just relax and ......... a little. 2. to start doing something less - You should ......... on the whisky. 3. to improve or get less - The snow was .......






4. To treat or represent someone or something good - beautiful etc in a way that is as good as they deserve: The photo doesn't .... her ........ - No words can ...........to the experience. do something such as a test well enough to show your real abili






5. One who exudes depression or sadness - one who dampens a light or happy atmosphere; killjoy






6. Anxious - worried - or excited: I was too .......to sleep. - brought to a state of great tension






7. A frame on wheels that a baby can sit in and move around using its legs - before it can walk SYN baby ...... British English






8. Fail to recognize or state the true value of someone or something.






9. 9 to 5 - job where one works from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.






10. Without much time - running out of time - in a hurry






11. Gale n. tempest - strong wind






12. 1. not definite or certain - and may be changed later SYN provisional OPP definite: I passed on my t...... conclusions to the police. The government is taking t......... steps towards tackling the country's economic problems. 2. done without confiden






13. Boast - exaggerate about oneself






14. Engineless aircraft






15. A system in which people work a particular number of hours each week or month - but can change the times at which they start and finish each day






16. Formal to consider or discuss something again: We need to ..... this proposal as soon as the budget is clearer.






17. To prevent someone who is trying to attack or defeat you from succeeding: Not even a gun could hold him off forever.






18. Depart; set off to sea






19. Making claims without any backup






20. Pay a high price - pay too much






21. Straightforward; or something that has a rough edge - that hurts






22. A situation in which there is no movement or activity at all






23. To damage a joint in your body by suddenly twisting it SYN twist: I fell down the steps and sprained my ankle.






24. Unfounded fear of being unwell






25. Large boses for household things






26. Insulting or provocative words - especially of an ethnic - racial - or sexist nature - considered unacceptable or illegal by certain institutions.






27. Not understand at all.






28. Be absent from school without permission






29. Two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage used for fighting and racing






30. Involved in an argument - at odds - engaged in a disagreement






31. Wearing glamorous clothes intended to create a striking impression






32. Basarili olacagindan süphe etmek






33. Make someone bored or repelled.






34. Hood






35. If necessary - if need be - in an emergency - just possibly - with difficulty; N. Amer. in a pinch; Brit. informal at a push.






36. Don't think too much about it






37. A special bag used to carry clothes such as suits and dresses: I packed the dresses in a black .......






38. Adj. dangerous - risky






39. Be cheerful and get on with life






40. A job - especially one that does not last for a long time






41. Attempt to trick someone - attempted fraud (Slang)






42. Keep secret - not tell He won`t say where he is going for his holiday. He wants .......his ..

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43. Container used to hold water for washing oneself






44. Get the ball rolling






45. Severe cold and fever






46. Implements that hold things together - e.g. teeth______ - knee____






47. To quarrel






48. Partially melted snow






49. Chatter - babble - speak casually






50. Someone who is paid to admit only those who have purchase tickets