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TOEFL Essential Vocab

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1. Arbitrary adj. not chosen carefully; unplanned






2. V. to change or make different syn. modify






3. V. to alert someone of danger - warn someone to take care or pay attention to something syn. warn






4. Unaware adj. unable to see or understand; to conceal; showing poor judgment or understanding






5. Sufficient adj. more than enough






6. Stimulate v. to promote growth or development






7. Average a. of average quality; not good or bad n






8. Unjustified a. without good reason or cause; inappropriate






9. Adj. extremely large syn. massive






10. Indisputable adj. clearly able to be determined






11. Adj. very surprising syn. astonishing






12. Stop v. to stop or discontinue






13. Basic adj. simple; not complex






14. Launch v. to begin; to establish; to take decisive action without help n2 a






15. V. to interest greatly syn. fascinate






16. Adj. able to move in a quick and easy way syn. nimble






17. House n. where people live






18. Authentic adj. reasonable - lawful






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






20. Possibly adv. feasibly; believable






21. Remark v. to say; relate in written form






22. Monotonous a. long and tiring n






23. Phenomenal adj. unusual in a positive way






24. Limited adj. of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite






25. Dangerous adj. very risky - unsafe






26. Adj. intensely bright or colorful; intelligent syn. radiant






27. Adj. allowable or satisfactory syn. permissible






28. V. to make a request syn. appeal






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






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






31. Significant adj. important; strongly made; of value






32. Satisfying adj. giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks






33. Different adj. various; distinct from others






34. Confront v. to be in the presence of and oppose






35. Money n. monetary unit; cash






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






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






38. Appropriate adj. appropriate; correct; convenient






39. Adv. being measured or judged by comparison syn. relatively






40. Detectable a. noticeable; easily seen n v av






41. Principal a. the most noticeable or powerful element n v av






42. Secluded adj. kept separated from others






43. Constant a. firm - reliable - dependable n






44. Adj. not easy to bend; firm; inflexible syn. stiff






45. Possible a. able to be done a av






46. Safety n. the feeling of freedom from danger - doubt - or worry






47. Exceptional a. worthy of mention; uncommon






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






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






50. Senseless adj. done without thought or consideration