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TOEFL Essential Vocab

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1. Adj. continuing syn. current






2. Discriminate v. to hear - see - or recognize differences






3. Symbolize v. to give an example






4. Adj. difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior syn. unbearable






5. Combination n. the mixing of separate things to form a whole






6. Beginning n. in the beginning stages of development n a






7. Protected a. protected from harmful elements; isolated from reality n=v






8. Quickly adv. showing sensitivity or quick thinking; showing a quick change in direction






9. Senseless adj. done without thought or consideration






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






11. V. to produce - to carry; to show; to endure syn. yield






12. Inclined to a. likely to do something






13. Attract v. to make efforts to attain or gain something






14. Doubtful a. not probable






15. Comprehensive adj. large in area or number; to offer; to make longer






16. Crawl v. to move slowly and quietly close to the ground; to begin to happen






17. Accelerate v. to cause to go faster; move forward more quickly n a av






18. Possibly adv. feasibly; believable






19. Imitate v. to copy an action






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






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






22. Medium adj. not too much - not too little






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






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






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






26. Consistent adj. every part being the same






27. Irritating adj. making worse; annoying






28. Objective a. with no preconceptions






29. Consistent adj. continuing in a constant way; remaining strong






30. Nonetheless conj. in spite of that






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






32. N. enthusiastic approval; applause syn. praise






33. V. to make it attractive to do something - usually something not good syn. entice






34. Baffling adj. not easily understood or figured out






35. Survey n. questionnaire; a vote of public opinion n2






36. Highlight v. to show that something is especiaally important or exeptionall






37. Oblige v. to make something happen by necessity or force a






38. Adv. can be seen syn. noticeably






39. Tiny adj. of little consequence; very small






40. Appear v. to come into vieww - or existence






41. Shelter v. to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion - usually bad






42. Boost v. to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade






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






44. Renowned adj. famous; having a high position






45. Freely av. willingly; easily






46. Repetitious adj. being excessive; showing unnecessary repetition






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






48. Gain v. to gain or secure something






49. V. to have the same opinion or draw the same conclusion syn. agree






50. Colorless adj. lacking color; unintenteresting - boring