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TOEFL Essential Vocab

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1. Combination n. the mixing of separate things to form a whole






2. Unhealthy adj. something that cause pain or damage






3. Emphasize v. to highlight - to give more importance to






4. Adj. odd or strange; eager to learn syn. peculiar






5. Extensive adj. found everywhere






6. Assist v. to be useful or helpful






7. Separate v. to organize; to make clear






8. Arbitrary adj. not chosen carefully; unplanned






9. Freely av. willingly; easily






10. Grow v. to plan and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship






11. Doubtful a. not probable






12. Consistent adj. continuing in a constant way; remaining strong






13. Oblige v. to make something happen by necessity or force a






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






15. Somewhat av. a part of the whole; incomplete a av2






16. Calm a. quiet - not easy upset






17. Rarely adj. almost never






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






19. Moderate a. very small; in form - but not in substance






20. Recently adv. caught or produced not long ago






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






22. Elements n. things combined to make something; the contents of something






23. Ancient a. very old - old-fashioned - no longer used






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






25. Hardly adv. almost not






26. Relinquish v. to give up; to have something taken away - usually by rule or regulation






27. Refuse v. to refuse






28. Powerful a. very strong






29. Discriminating adj. carefully chosen






30. V. to specify - name - or select to do to a task; to indicate syn. assign






31. Basic adj. simple; not complex






32. Persevere v. to last; to suffer pain






33. Original a.sth unusual - uncommon; new






34. Adj. extremely large syn. massive






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






36. Old-fashioned a. too old to be presently useful; outmoded n






37. Hazardous adj. not safe - firm - or steady






38. Celebrity n. a very important or famous person - usually associated with a high position in government






39. Predictive a. correctly telling about future events n2 v av






40. Inherent a. being a primary part of something






41. Tremendous adj. very large






42. Equalized a. a state where everything is of the same size or weight






43. Free v. to allow to come out; to give freedom






44. V. to make rich; to make something of greater value syn. enhance






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






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






47. Relate v. to tell a story; relate n3 a=n






48. Inactive adj. not growing or producing; asleep






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






50. Absolutely adv. clearly true