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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Adj. difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior syn. unbearable
enormous
anticipate
intolerable
abrupt
2. Component n. a part of the whole; environmrnt
delicate
flaw
superficial
element
3. Generate v. to initiate - cause or start
ongoing
deep
trigger
toxic
4. Secluded adj. kept separated from others
idol
normally
synthesis
isolated
5. Outdated adv. being old fashioned; no longer in general use
moderate
obselete
revive
vibrant
6. Ancient a. very old - old-fashioned - no longer used
archaic
perilous
worthwhile
tedious
7. Repetitious adj. being excessive; showing unnecessary repetition
redundant
opposition
enormous
analyze
8. Old-fashioned a. too old to be presently useful; outmoded n
antiquated
albeit
compel
temp
9. Instruct v. to give information or understanding to someone
enlighten
actually
innovative
enact
10. V. to interest greatly syn. fascinate
intrigue
blind
limber
bear
11. V. to increase in a positive way - such as in value - power - or beauty syn. strengthen
intolerable
portray
enhance
volume
12. River n. a natural flow of something; a pouring out
delicate
disruptive
stream
lack
13. Strange adj. unusual
odd
security
amusement
profoundly
14. Support v. to express approval
streamline
endorse
magnitude
amusement
15. Conceal v. to hide the usual appearance of something (n=v) a
instantly
dignitary
disguise
confirm
16. Openly adv. in a way clearly seen; not done secretly
gather
overtly
instantly
radiant
17. Discriminate v. to hear - see - or recognize differences
drab
particle
distinguish
abrupt
18. Powerful a. very strong
potent
annoying
delicate
facet
19. Carelessly adv. by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly
obtain
distribute
inadvertently
flourishing
20. Excessive a. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
deep
celebrated
inordinate
confidential
21. Equalized a. a state where everything is of the same size or weight
underestimated
reaction
balanced
negligible
22. Economical a. able to be done - usually refers to something you can do without damage or loss v
affordable
ancient
intentionally
contradictory
23. Tiny adj. of little consequence; very small
unmistakable
minuscule
withdraw
eliminate
24. Insignificant a. hardly noticeable; scarcelt detectable; to ignore; to give little attention n2 a3 av
decline
pattern
transport
negligible
25. Oblige v. to make something happen by necessity or force a
compel
emphasize
allocation
precarious
26. Deliberately adv. with define purpose and planning n
harmful
intentionally
triumph
clever
27. Induce v. to cause something to happen; to do quickly; to be on time n av
abrupt
investigation
ambiguous
prompt
28. V. to throw off naturally; to give out syn. discard
intolerable
engender
deep
shed
29. Inconsistent adj. not agreeing with the facts or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong
contradictory
agile
redundant
sporadic
30. Deplete v. to use completely; to expend all energy; very thorough
distribute
rigid
settle
exhaust
31. House n. where people live
debilitating
acclaim
dwelling
face
32. Adj. to be in a disordered - disturbed or unstable condition syn. chaotic
situated
highlight
turbulent
finite
33. V. to remove - take out - or take back syn. extract
withdraw
albeit
synthesis
in conjunction with
34. Speculate v. to think that sth is true - but having no proof n=v n a
intrinsic
sheltered
suspect
unmistakable
35. Wonder n. something that surprises or impresses
marvel
radiant
acknowledge
gather
36. Disappearing adj. going out of sight
vanishing
periodic
inundate
undeniably
37. Abundant a. more than sufficient
shallow
indifferent
plentiful
coherent
38. Incorporate v. to become a part of
proportions
caliber
in conjunction with
assimilate
39. Energetic a. showing good health; in good shape n
robust
emit
settle
propose
40. Brilliant adj. lively; powerful; full of action; bright
vibrant
impartial
reaction
intensify
41. Hazardous adj. not safe - firm - or steady
trigger
documented
precarious
idol
42. Relate v. to tell a story; relate n3 a=n
disapproval
narrate
adverse
suspect
43. V. to make pure; to improve syn. perfect (verb)
unbiased
refine
involuntarily
curious
44. Instinctive adj. unplanned; uncontrolled
impartial
advice
limber
spontaneous
45. Adv. making something appear true or good when it is false or bad syn. misleadingly
analyze
highlight
deceptively
pass
46. Adj. calling attention to; pleasing; creating syn. appealing
enhance
contemporary
consistently
attractive
47. Emphasize v. to emphasize the part of a greater whole
highlight
approximately
worthwhile
unwarranted
48. Reflect v. to show - as in a mirror
mirror
revive
unwarranted
erode
49. Distribute v. to cause to move along a fixed path; to move freely
zenith
aptly
circulate
prime
50. Shortage n. a need for; an insufficient amount
actually
lack
potent
intentionally