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TOEFL Essential Vocab

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






2. Ignore v. to pay no attention






3. Dimensions n. the relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person a2 (--> av2)






4. Characteristic n. something that is thought to belong to a person or thing; a quality by which something is identified






5. Powerful a. very strong






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






7. Defect n. a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect






8. Afterwards adv. following; coming after something






9. Critical adj. of great importance; extremely necessary






10. Inactive adj. not growing or producing; asleep






11. Instinctive adj. unplanned; uncontrolled






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






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






14. Significantly adv. in a deep way; showing deep knowledge of a subject






15. Surround v. to make a circle around






16. Methodically adv. done according to a plan a






17. Different adj. various; distinct from others






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






19. Imitate v. to copy an action






20. Thoroughly adv. completely






21. Similar a. being almost of the same type or time; comparable a=v






22. Overstate v. to make something more than what it is






23. Insight n. knowledge and understanding






24. Doubtful a. not probable






25. Disclose v. to uncover; to expose






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






27. Induce v. to cause something to happen; to do quickly; to be on time n av






28. Insulting adj. causing anger; rude; being unpleasant






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






30. Circulate v. to cause to move in many different directions






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






32. Biased a. strongly supporting a group or point of view






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






34. Functional a. convenient or effective n






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






36. Rumored dv. to know by report; unconfirmed; supposedly






37. Demanded adj. needed for a specific purpose






38. Adj. ordinary syn. frequent






39. N. the act of disagreeing; not giving approval syn. objection






40. Deteriorate v. to wear away; disappear slowly






41. Arrange v. to place into groups according to type






42. Cover v. the length of time or distance from one limit to the other; to cross






43. Adj. nonstop - continual - or never-ending syn. constant






44. V. to think about or prepare for something ahead of time syn. predict






45. Superficial adj. not far from top to bottom






46. Require v. to have to do sth n a2 av






47. Capriciously adv. acting without thinking






48. V. to make a request syn. appeal






49. Adj. a slight bother; disturbing to a person syn. bothersome






50. Simulate v. to pretend; make believe