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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Adv. making something appear true or good when it is false or bad syn. misleadingly
steady
dwelling
deceptively
gratifying
2. Prove v. to make certain; give support
perilous
gather
encircle
confirm
3. N. an ability - happening - or opportunity that has not occured or been developed syn. possibility
involuntarily
conform
attribute
potential
4. Absolutely adv. clearly true
retrieve
undeniably
promote
justify
5. Adj. difficult to understand or explain; having many parts syn. complicated
promote
complex
annoying
unbiased
6. Reflect v. to show - as in a mirror
hazardous
perilous
witticism
mirror
7. Adv. to or in another country syn. overseas; internationally
abroad
somewhat
evoke
petition
8. Incorporate v. to become a part of
theoretically
assimilate
inactive
frail
9. Unconvinced adj. to question the truthfulness of information presented as fact; to nott trust
spontaneous
complex
in conjunction with
skeptical
10. Doubtful a. not probable
radiant
unlikely
haphazardly
archaic
11. Overwhelming a. difficult; causing worry or fear
formidable
zenith
function
reportedly
12. Practical adj. easy to reach; near; suitable to one's needs
convert
convenient
obselete
rudimentary
13. Evidently adv. in a clear - easy-to-understand way
potent
distinguish
obviously
delighted
14. Adj. to be the only one of a kind; special syn. rare
formidable
enrich
energetic
unique
15. V. to follow established rules or patterns of behavior syn. adapt
vibrant
obtain
formidable
conform
16. Preserve v. to support; to keep in good condition n
scenic
maintain
astute
odd
17. Hypothetically adv. according to a reasoned - but not proven - point of view
theoretically
reportedly
encourage
expansion
18. Flexible a. to be stretched - easily shaped
limber
ample
advantage
amenity
19. Discriminate v. to hear - see - or recognize differences
distinguish
dense
substantial
forfeit
20. Healing. adj. being able to restore to good condition
temp
discernible
curative
somewhat
21. Annoying a. the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others n2 v av
disruptive
worthwhile
caliber
intrusive
22. Prevent v. to stop from occurring; to turn away
assortment
avert
subsequently
enrich
23. Primary adj. simple in structurre - easy to do
elementary
undeniably
complex
adverse
24. Strange a. unusual; uncommon n av
peculiar
prone
oblige
alter
25. Remarkable adj. deserving positive recognition or attention
improperly
overtly
noteworthy
obtain
26. Separate v. to organize; to make clear
maintain
peculiar
unravel
burgeon
27. Expectedly adv. in a way that foretells future events
toxic
predictably
ongoing
evoke
28. Crest n. the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface
ridge
appealing
conventional
conceivably
29. Observe v. to sense; to become aware of
portray
perceive
core
marvel
30. Quantity n. the amount of something contained in a space
theoretically
magnitude
volume
concur
31. Secluded adj. kept separated from others
distinct
isolated
disguise
wisdom
32. V. to increase in a positive way - such as in value - power - or beauty syn. strengthen
vital
skeptical
circulate
enhance
33. V. to throw off naturally; to give out syn. discard
negligible
culminate
extensive
shed
34. Apathetic adj. being uninterested or not caring about something
crush
indifferent
sharply
deep
35. Objective adj. showing no favoritism; being fair or just
refine
severe
in conjunction with
impartial
36. Response n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed
pattern
solid
reaction
accurate
37. Excessive a. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
unmistakable
reflection
inordinate
partisan
38. Dangerous adj. threatening or risky; harmful
perilous
endure
adverse
discreetly
39. Adj. strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease syn. tenacious
harmful
advent
resilient
discernible
40. Disappearing adj. going out of sight
albeit
disregard
fallacious
vanishing
41. Symbolize v. to give an example
exemplify
extensive
magnitude
scenic
42. Convenience n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
ample
trap
amenity
caution
43. Astute adj. intelligent; resourceful
maintain
clever
release
sharply
44. V. to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason syn. convince
persuade
outlandish
delighted
intrigue
45. Humanitarian a. a feeling of love for people - usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes n2
philanthropic
varied
inevitable
hasten
46. Achievement n. a victory; a success v=n a2
unlikely
outlandish
hazardous
triumph
47. Demanded adj. needed for a specific purpose
inundate
prompt
requisite
rigid
48. Adv. can be seen syn. noticeably
visibly
overcome
notion
security
49. Alter v. to change from one form or state to another
defy
convert
valid
investigation
50. Openly adv. in a way clearly seen; not done secretly
lack
overtly
disapproval
creep