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TOEFL Essential Vocab

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1. Methodically adv. done according to a plan a






2. Prepare v. to make ready; first in importance or in time






3. Characteristic n. specific qualities that distinguish one from another






4. Instinctive adj. unplanned; uncontrolled






5. Manage v. to deal with or control






6. Rich adj. able to produce abundantly






7. Adj. attractive or interesting syn. alluring






8. Collect v. to collect






9. Ridiculous a. clearly false - without reason n av






10. Meaningless adj. not important; of little value






11. Annoying a. the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others n2 v av






12. V. to prevent movement - progress - or success syn. block






13. Prove v. to make certain; give support






14. V. to throw off naturally; to give out syn. discard






15. N. an invented story or idea syn. legend






16. Bright adj. sending out in all directions - especially heat or light






17. Thriving dj. successful - wealthy






18. Remote adj. something that cannot be reached or communicated with






19. Apparent adj. easy to see - usually because of some proof






20. Image n. a picture or element cast back






21. V. to give back or bring back something; to return to the original condition syn. revitalize






22. Logical a. well reasoned; ideas that are clearly presented n v av






23. Complex a. having many parts; finely detailed n av






24. Flexible a. to be stretched - easily shaped






25. Crest n. the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface






26. Conclude v. to finish; to reach a climax or the highest point






27. Colorless adj. lacking color; unintenteresting - boring






28. Renowned adj. famous; having a high position






29. Elements n. things combined to make something; the contents of something






30. Inappropriately adv. not following established rules; not desirable






31. V. to make pure; to improve syn. perfect (verb)






32. Induce v. to cause something to happen; to do quickly; to be on time n av






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






34. Disclose v. to uncover; to expose






35. Practical adj. easy to reach; near; suitable to one's needs






36. Thick adj. closely packed or crowded; difficult to see though






37. Grow v. to plan and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship






38. Support v. to express approval






39. Characteristic n. something that is thought to belong to a person or thing; a quality by which something is identified






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






41. N. an ability - happening - or opportunity that has not occured or been developed syn. possibility






42. Adv. being in existence - real or factual syn. truly






43. Remarkable adj. deserving positive recognition or attention






44. Adj. of great importance; full of life syn. indispensable






45. Major adj. primary or principal; having or exercising control over something






46. Energetic a. showing good health; in good shape n






47. Disregard v. to ignore or neglect a






48. V. to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study syn. examine






49. V. to divide among people or to give out syn. dispense






50. Methods n. ways