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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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1. Fighting alone






2. In a state of confusion or disorder - in a mess






3. A large piece of something without definite shape






4. Adj. faultless - perfect; free from sin - pure






5. Poor memory - mind which does not absorb information






6. Strange - weird - odd; curly - twisted; stiff; sexually perverted






7. Partially melted snow






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






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






10. Be cheerful and get on with life






11. Chatter - talk nonsense - speak about trivial matters

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12. Listening carefully - trying to hear everything When Dad mentioned hunting - I was all ears. I loved to hunt.






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






14. Confused - bewildered - perplexed






15. Unfounded fear of being unwell






16. 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






17. An implement used to propel or steer a boat






18. Depart; set off to sea






19. Be completely at a loss as to what to do






20. Bank of snow - mound of snow piled up by the wind; snow driven by the wind






21. 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 .......






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






23. Something that helps you get clean. You stand under it and water sprays down on you.






24. A flat hard area near a house - where people sit outside






25. To make someone react less strongly to something by making them become used to it - ......... somebody to something - Does TV ........ people to violence? — d.........zation






26. A small ring for an infant to bite on while teething.






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






28. Not understand at all.






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






30. A cabinet containing an automatic record player






31. It is so unpleasant that you do not want to be near it - or it makes you feel ill - The smell r........ him. 2. [transitive] to make someone who is attacking you go away - by fighting them: The army was ready to ....... an attack. 3. [transitive] to






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






33. Movement blocked by traffic






34. A plastic hat that keeps your hair dry in a shower






35. Carriage in a train that is equipped with special couches for sleeping






36. Let us go outside and fight






37. Calm and does not easily become angry SYN placid






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






39. 9 to 5 - job where one works from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.






40. Act before the appropriate time.






41. 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






42. Adj. holy - sacred - sanctified - revered






43. Getting too angry






44. Injured muscle - muscle which has been strained






45. Informal) CAUSE A SENSATION - cause a stir - attract attention - draw attention to oneself/itself - get noticed - make an impression - make an impact.






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






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






48. Severe cold and fever






49. Road crossing for those traveling by foot






50. Get the ball rolling