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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. Opposed to the existing authorities or establishment






2. Materials - chemicals etc changed naturally by bacteria into substances that do not harm the environment OPP non-......... - This carton is made of ...... plastic.






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






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






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






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

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7. Large boses for household things






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






9. 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






10. An event or situation that might happen in the future - especially one that could cause problems: a ......... plan






11. Basarili olacagindan süphe etmek






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






13. Sense of right and wrong






14. Injured muscle - muscle which has been strained






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






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






17. Close call - near miss - miraculous rescue - escape with very little time to spare






18. Boast - exaggerate about oneself






19. Severe cold and fever






20. Act before the appropriate time.






21. 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






22. Depart; set off to sea






23. Jobless






24. A soft cream that you rub into your skin - especially as a medical treatment






25. Adj. holy - sacred - sanctified - revered






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






27. Make way through a narrow path






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






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






30. Partially melted snow






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






32. If insects - rats etc ..... a place - there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage - be ............ with something - The kitchen was ......with cockroaches.






33. (informal) dirty or untidy: He looked a little scruffy. She was wearing a ......... pair of jeans. s.......ness noun [U]






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






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






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






37. Not understand at all.






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






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






40. Tools to pull apart or twist






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






42. A cabinet containing an automatic record player






43. Time of trouble - time of need - emergency






44. Be absent from school without permission






45. Calm and does not easily become angry SYN placid






46. Road crossing for those traveling by foot






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






48. Movement blocked by traffic






49. Be noticed by someone.

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50. A large piece of something without definite shape