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TOEFL Essential Vocab
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1. Generate v. to initiate - cause or start
currency
distinguish
trigger
acclaim
2. Possible a. able to be done a av
element
infancy
feasible
substantial
3. Astute adj. intelligent; resourceful
in conjunction with
zenith
dignitary
clever
4. Overwhelm v. to flood n
prevalent
handle
inundate
durable
5. Inconsistent adj. no regular pattern in thiinkiing ar movement; changeable without reason
erratic
pattern
hazardous
harvest
6. Communicate v. to make something know to others; to communicate
remarkable
robust
convey
commonplace
7. Precise adj. careful and exact
accurate
tedious
documented
periodic
8. Adj. not fine or smooth; not delicate syn. rough
coarse
stream
solid
recover
9. Ineffective adj. not strong; incapable
convenient
scarcely
subsequently
weak
10. Doubtful a. not probable
undeniably
unlikely
tedious
indiscriminate
11. Authentic adj. reasonable - lawful
legitimate
convey
finite
reliably
12. Colonize v. to establish a home; to resolve a disagreement
profoundly
settle
coarse
foster
13. Include v. to surround completely; to envelop
proportions
scenic
intolerable
encompass
14. Hide v. to prevent from being seen or discovered
nevertheless
coherent
trap
conceal
15. N. a recommendation syn. suggestion
potential
valid
advice
chiefly
16. Annoying a. the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others n2 v av
intrusive
wanton
widespread
emerge
17. Deliberately adv. with define purpose and planning n
tangible
account
coarse
intentionally
18. Adj. acclaimed; well-known and popular syn. renowned
ingredients
celebrated
astute
finite
19. Adj. strong in one's opinion - firm in conviction - to find out syn. resolute
determined
eclectic
install
uniform
20. Adv. being in existence - real or factual syn. truly
coarse
baffle
actually
account
21. Adv. to or in another country syn. overseas; internationally
conceal
uniform
deplete
abroad
22. Different adj. various; distinct from others
instigate
erode
poll
diverse
23. Characteristic n. specific qualities that distinguish one from another
complex
intensify
trait
persistent
24. Response n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed
omit
security
reaction
notion
25. Strange adj. unusual
odd
scattered
vibrant
distinguish
26. Defend v. to show to be right or reasomable; to support
justify
temp
hue
indifferent
27. Rarely adj. almost never
revive
mirror
infrequently
innovative
28. Dangerous adj. very serious or unsafe; finding fault
mirror
energetic
involuntarily
critical
29. Adj. causing confusion and interruption syn. disturbing
circulate
exhibit
disruptive
evaporate
30. Capriciously adv. acting without thinking
alter
intricate
tedious
impulsively
31. Events n. natural events or facts; strange or notable n pl a
halt
phenomena
substantial
advantage
32. Disorganized adj. being in complete disorder and confusion
eventually
superficial
chaotic
partisan
33. Economical a. able to be done - usually refers to something you can do without damage or loss v
turbulent
display
affordable
heighten
34. Adv. enough; in a satisfying manner syn. adequately
dominant
formidable
amenity
sufficiently
35. Ancient a. very old - old-fashioned - no longer used
settle
delicate
assert
archaic
36. Strong adj. powerful - full of action
conform
distinct
vigorous
arbitrary
37. Adj. allowable or satisfactory syn. permissible
acceptable
exceptional
inevitable
gradually
38. Medium adj. not too much - not too little
agile
halt
moderate
novel
39. Growth n. the act of making larger v a
expansion
obselete
scarcely
analyze
40. Basic adj. simple; not complex
novel
rudimentary
convey
conspicuously
41. V. to make rich; to make something of greater value syn. enhance
delighted
emit
eliminate
enrich
42. Erratic adj. not consistent; irregular
sporadic
suitable
unmistakable
harmful
43. Uncomplicated adj. easy to understand; simple; honest
straightforward
overlook
accurate
delicate
44. Alter v. to change from one form or state to another
interpret
parallel
antiquated
convert
45. Adj. of great importance; full of life syn. indispensable
vital
formidable
assimilate
scenic
46. Hasten v. to go faster
accelerate
inevitable
indiscriminate
diligent
47. Secluded adj. kept separated from others
gather
isolated
assortment
amenity
48. Invent v. to make up - usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie n a
convey
measurable
fabricate
attribute
49. Healing. adj. being able to restore to good condition
instantly
curative
analyze
precarious
50. Intensify v. to cause to become greater n a
requisite
heighten
diligent
intricate