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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Evidently adv. in a clear - easy-to-understand way
distinguish
clever
synthesis
obviously
2. Limited adj. of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite
situated
dwelling
intentionally
finite
3. Dimensions n. the relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person a2 (--> av2)
retrieve
advantage
investigation
proportions
4. Crest n. the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface
clever
underestimated
reaction
ridge
5. Stop v. to stop or discontinue
halt
inordinate
classify
predominant
6. Gain v. to gain or secure something
predictably
actually
obtain
overcome
7. V. to interest greatly syn. fascinate
superior
dramatic
reject
intrigue
8. Adj. nonstop - continual - or never-ending syn. constant
incessant
trait
idol
analyze
9. Adv. can be seen syn. noticeably
overcome
engross
visibly
symbols
10. V. to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study syn. examine
analyze
mirror
wanton
function
11. Celebrity n. a very important or famous person - usually associated with a high position in government
provoke
dignitary
substantial
inactive
12. Ignorant adj. to be unaware of or forgetful
oblivious
initiate
curative
requisite
13. Arrange v. to place into groups according to type
rudimentary
chaotic
classify
brilliant
14. Demanded adj. needed for a specific purpose
exhaust
comparatively
requisite
albeit
15. Rarely adj. almost never
fundamental
hazardous
pattern
infrequently
16. Attain v. to obtain something needed or useful; to increase to the amount of something
partisan
appealing
chiefly
gain
17. Establish v. to set up or create an office; to place in a fixed position
install
characteristic
idol
periodic
18. Distribute v. to cause to move along a fixed path; to move freely
elude
impartial
benefit
circulate
19. Authentic adj. reasonable - lawful
enormous
legitimate
condensed
annoying
20. Foreign sales n. products sold abroad
vigorous
tranquility
trait
exports
21. Adj. needing careful treatment; sensitive - easily broken syn. fragile
delicate
legitimate
trait
delighted
22. Ancient a. very old - old-fashioned - no longer used
archaic
acceptable
omit
gain
23. Prominence n. fame
exaggerate
concur
dense
renown
24. Preserve v. to support; to keep in good condition n
motion
feign
maintain
dramatic
25. Prove v. to make certain; give support
curious
practical
narrow
confirm
26. Exceptional a. worthy of mention; uncommon
practical
classify
remarkable
accentuate
27. Adj. of great importance; full of life syn. indispensable
vital
briefly
advent
encourage
28. Characteristic n. specific qualities that distinguish one from another
bear
contemporary
trait
attribute
29. V. to get the facts or withdraw out the truth syn. extract
investigation
accurate
myth
elicit
30. House n. where people live
disperse
persuade
gratifying
dwelling
31. Adj. odd or strange; eager to learn syn. peculiar
energetic
accentuate
curious
evolve
32. Inactive adj. not growing or producing; asleep
astute
clarify
dormant
trap
33. Response n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed
avert
reaction
intensify
security
34. V. to make something difficult to see syn. cloud
pattern
blur
drab
adverse
35. Bright adj. sending out in all directions - especially heat or light
substantial
mirror
radiant
elicit
36. Adj. of unclear meaning; something that can be understood in more than one way syn. vague
inevitable
convenient
ambiguous
conventional
37. Adj. difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior syn. unbearable
dim
enrich
theoretically
intolerable
38. N. a recommendation syn. suggestion
advice
inevitable
toxic
amenity
39. Movement n. the state of changing one's position
motion
parallel
uniform
presumably
40. V. to make stronger in feeling or quality syn. heighten
intensify
come across
archaic
means
41. Steadily adv. slowly - but surely
sharply
gradually
nominal
poll
42. Deliberately adv. done for a special reason
mirror
flourishing
eventually
purposefully
43. Accelerate v. to cause to go faster; move forward more quickly n a av
fundamental
advantage
confirm
hasten
44. Carry v. to move from one place to another
transport
novel
partially
circulate
45. Defect n. a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect
enact
justify
eclectic
flaw
46. Grind v. to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object
uniform
intricate
relate
crush
47. Senseless adj. done without thought or consideration
face
rudimentary
wanton
hazardous
48. Appeal n. a special quality that endears other people to the person who has this quality
assert
charisma
deep
volume
49. Flexible a. to be stretched - easily shaped
evolve
chiefly
vague
limber
50. Ineffective adj. not strong; incapable
suspect
deplete
weak
disapproval