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TOEFL Essential Vocab

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
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1. Methodically adv. done according to a plan a






2. Possible a. able to be done a av






3. Basic adj. simple; not complex






4. Habit n. a regular - repeated arrangement or action






5. Adv. making something appear true or good when it is false or bad syn. misleadingly






6. Adj. of unclear meaning; something that can be understood in more than one way syn. vague






7. Thriving dj. successful - wealthy






8. Phenomenal adj. unusual in a positive way






9. Hero n. a person or image that is loyally admired or respected






10. Disturb v. to shake or move; to cause worry






11. Functional a. convenient or effective n






12. Ignorant adj. to be unaware of or forgetful






13. Resistance n. the state of acting against; not being in agreement v a2






14. Convenience n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable






15. Thrive v. growing at a fast pace






16. Develop v. to grow; to go through a period of change






17. Conceal v. to hide the usual appearance of something (n=v) a






18. V. to specify - name - or select to do to a task; to indicate syn. assign






19. Deform v. to change from the original shape or condition - usually in an unnatural way






20. Stimulate v. to promote growth or development






21. Average a. of average quality; not good or bad n






22. Imitate v. to copy an action






23. Sufficient adj. more than enough






24. Preserve v. to support; to keep in good condition n






25. Cherished adj. having much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful






26. Creative a. something newly introduced; creative






27. V. to confuse to a point at which no progress can be made syn. puzzle






28. Achievement n. a victory; a success v=n a2






29. Adv. being measured or judged by comparison syn. relatively






30. Adj. calling attention to; pleasing; creating syn. appealing






31. Inherent a. being a primary part of something






32. Insignificant a. hardly noticeable; scarcelt detectable; to ignore; to give little attention n2 a3 av






33. Gain v. to gain or secure something






34. Approve v. to accept formally by vote n a






35. Neglect v. to leave out - not include n a






36. N. something that may help one to be successful or to gain something syn. benefit






37. V. to send out; give off syn. release






38. Adj. difficult to understand or explain; having many parts syn. complicated






39. Disappear v. to vanish






40. Adj. full of life - action - or power syn. vigorous






41. Decrease v. to move from good to bad - or from much little to little - to refuse






42. Carelessly adv. by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly






43. Delete v. to remove - free oneself of something






44. Colonize v. to establish a home; to resolve a disagreement






45. Objective adj. showing no favoritism; being fair or just






46. Carry v. to move from one place to another






47. Probe n. a careful examination in order to determine facts n a






48. Brilliant adj. lively; powerful; full of action; bright






49. V. to make rich; to make something of greater value syn. enhance






50. Methods n. ways