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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






2. Prove v. to make certain; give support






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






4. Absolutely adv. clearly true






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






6. Reflect v. to show - as in a mirror






7. Adv. to or in another country syn. overseas; internationally






8. Incorporate v. to become a part of






9. Unconvinced adj. to question the truthfulness of information presented as fact; to nott trust






10. Doubtful a. not probable






11. Overwhelming a. difficult; causing worry or fear






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






13. Evidently adv. in a clear - easy-to-understand way






14. Adj. to be the only one of a kind; special syn. rare






15. V. to follow established rules or patterns of behavior syn. adapt






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






17. Hypothetically adv. according to a reasoned - but not proven - point of view






18. Flexible a. to be stretched - easily shaped






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






20. Healing. adj. being able to restore to good condition






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






22. Prevent v. to stop from occurring; to turn away






23. Primary adj. simple in structurre - easy to do






24. Strange a. unusual; uncommon n av






25. Remarkable adj. deserving positive recognition or attention






26. Separate v. to organize; to make clear






27. Expectedly adv. in a way that foretells future events






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






29. Observe v. to sense; to become aware of






30. Quantity n. the amount of something contained in a space






31. Secluded adj. kept separated from others






32. V. to increase in a positive way - such as in value - power - or beauty syn. strengthen






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






34. Apathetic adj. being uninterested or not caring about something






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






36. Response n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed






37. Excessive a. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable






38. Dangerous adj. threatening or risky; harmful






39. Adj. strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease syn. tenacious






40. Disappearing adj. going out of sight






41. Symbolize v. to give an example






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






43. Astute adj. intelligent; resourceful






44. V. to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason syn. convince






45. Humanitarian a. a feeling of love for people - usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes n2






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






47. Demanded adj. needed for a specific purpose






48. Adv. can be seen syn. noticeably






49. Alter v. to change from one form or state to another






50. Openly adv. in a way clearly seen; not done secretly