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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Indisputable adj. clearly able to be determined
unmistakable
severe
currency
revive
2. N. an invented story or idea syn. legend
gain
myth
intentionally
offensive
3. Response n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed
stream
prime
discernible
reaction
4. Bright adj. sending out in all directions - especially heat or light
incessant
gain
radiant
retrieve
5. Hardly adv. almost not
impulsively
motion
infancy
scarcely
6. Deplete v. to use completely; to expend all energy; very thorough
blind
minuscule
exhaust
dramatic
7. Elements n. things combined to make something; the contents of something
remarkable
ingredients
comparatively
celebrated
8. Adv. making something appear true or good when it is false or bad syn. misleadingly
inaccessible
deceptively
straightforward
anticipate
9. Original a.sth unusual - uncommon; new
obviously
conform
distinct
novel
10. V. to produce - to carry; to show; to endure syn. yield
motion
spacious
consistently
bear
11. Apex n. the highest point
zenith
symbols
encourage
diverse
12. Prominence n. fame
undeniably
element
accelerate
renown
13. Presumably adv. according to reports or hearsay; widely believed or accepted
supposedly
wanton
actually
predictably
14. Movement n. the state of changing one's position
accelerate
motion
temp
tedious
15. Adj. continuous; refusing to give up; firm in action or decision syn. constant
persuade
wanton
persistent
fabricate
16. Circulate v. to cause to move in many different directions
enhance
disperse
acceptable
currency
17. Consistent adj. continuing in a constant way; remaining strong
lasting
proportions
outlandish
sustained
18. Resist v. to show little fear or regard for rules or established norms; to change
obtain
gain
defy
highlight
19. Elated a. to be satisfied; very happy n a
chaotic
delighted
confirm
restore
20. Meaningless adj. not important; of little value
ample
measurable
trigger
insignificant
21. Incorrect a. having errors n
distinct
trap
predictably
fallacious
22. Primary adj. simple in structurre - easy to do
petition
antiquated
comparatively
elementary
23. Simplify v. to update; to make more efficient or concise
streamline
deep
found
susceptible
24. Intense adj. extreme; harmful
balanced
severe
fundamental
durable
25. Remarkable adj. deserving positive recognition or attention
redundant
noteworthy
innovative
superficial
26. Similar to a. alike in some way n
analogous
moderate
disregard
blur
27. Rarely adj. almost never
alter
infrequently
celebrated
arid
28. Steady a. having good quality - being well made; firm; not a gas or liquid n v
opposition
solid
currency
mimic
29. Ridiculous a. clearly false - without reason n av
handle
absurd
cultivate
shift
30. Manage v. to deal with or control
characteristic
philanthropic
encompass
handle
31. Old-fashioned a. too old to be presently useful; outmoded n
extensive
antiquated
rhythm
indifferent
32. V. to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study syn. examine
analyze
gain
suspect
valid
33. Produce v. to cause something new to exist; to create
engender
disapproval
persuade
distinct
34. Disturb v. to shake or move; to cause worry
bear
abrupt
agitate
currency
35. Prevent v. to stop from occurring; to turn away
oblivious
prone
avert
briefly
36. Rumored dv. to know by report; unconfirmed; supposedly
portray
exhibit
reportedly
conform
37. Strange a. unusual; uncommon n av
novel
peculiar
placid
emerge
38. Average a. of average quality; not good or bad n
extensive
acknowledge
mediorce
amusement
39. Adj. extremely large syn. massive
dignitary
clever
harvest
immense
40. Money n. monetary unit; cash
systematically
archaic
potent
currency
41. Methodically adv. done according to a plan a
systematically
sheltered
striking
gather
42. Marks n. a sign or object that represents something or somebody marks
symbols
vanishing
collide
elementary
43. Adj. odd or strange; eager to learn syn. peculiar
conceivably
narrow
curious
shed
44. Adv. being measured or judged by comparison syn. relatively
streamline
chiefly
radiant
comparatively
45. Inconsistent adj. not agreeing with the facts or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong
innovative
contradictory
burgeon
blind
46. Communicate v. to make something know to others; to communicate
convey
prompt
account
legitimate
47. Role n. the normal purpose of something
function
lack
acclaim
distinguish
48. Inconsistent adj. no regular pattern in thiinkiing ar movement; changeable without reason
baffle
erratic
eventually
decline
49. Induce v. to cause something to happen; to do quickly; to be on time n av
prompt
flourishing
potential
encourage
50. Emotional adj. something that captures the imagination; exciting
refine
dramatic
revive
well-suited