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TOEFL Vocab: Everyday Phrases

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In a state of confusion or disorder - in a mess






2. If necessary - if need be - in an emergency - just possibly - with difficulty; N. Amer. in a pinch; Brit. informal at a push.






3. No longer changeable; 'the agreement is not yet s............'






4. Hood






5. Cheaply - inexpensively






6. Chatter - talk nonsense - speak about trivial matters

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7. Implements that hold things together - e.g. teeth______ - knee____






8. A special bag used to carry clothes such as suits and dresses: I packed the dresses in a black .......






9. Act before the appropriate time.






10. A cabinet containing an automatic record player






11. Adj. not still - unable to remain still; nervous - uneasy; lacking rest - lacking repose; constantly moving - perpetually in motion






12. Boy-girl or woman who has either the same mother or the same father as them






13. Without much time - running out of time - in a hurry






14. A job - especially one that does not last for a long time






15. Something that helps you get clean. You stand under it and water sprays down on you.






16. Movable ramp used when boarding or leaving a ship






17. Involved in an argument - at odds - engaged in a disagreement






18. Adj. holy - sacred - sanctified - revered






19. Be completely at a loss as to what to do






20. Clumsy - awkward; not graceful; not talented






21. 9 to 5 - job where one works from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.






22. Pay a high price - pay too much






23. To treat or represent someone or something good - beautiful etc in a way that is as good as they deserve: The photo doesn't .... her ........ - No words can ...........to the experience. do something such as a test well enough to show your real abili






24. Unfounded fear of being unwell






25. A system in which people work a particular number of hours each week or month - but can change the times at which they start and finish each day






26. Adj. dangerous - risky






27. Criminal; person outside the protection of the law; fugitive






28. Dance; hurry






29. (informal) dirty or untidy: He looked a little scruffy. She was wearing a ......... pair of jeans. s.......ness noun [U]






30. It is so unpleasant that you do not want to be near it - or it makes you feel ill - The smell r........ him. 2. [transitive] to make someone who is attacking you go away - by fighting them: The army was ready to ....... an attack. 3. [transitive] to






31. Container used to hold water for washing oneself






32. Chatter - babble - speak casually






33. Two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage used for fighting and racing






34. An event or situation that might happen in the future - especially one that could cause problems: a ......... plan






35. Shunned responsibility for - - avoided being held accountable for -






36. Owned and managed by a family or a husband and wife: a real .........restaurant






37. Informal - often disapproving) a small cheap restaurant - usually one that is not very clean or attractive






38. A large piece of something without definite shape






39. Greatly impress - amaze - overwhelm (Slang)






40. Formal to consider or discuss something again: We need to ..... this proposal as soon as the budget is clearer.






41. Outside - open portion of the house - with a roof






42. Be absent from school without permission






43. 1. not definite or certain - and may be changed later SYN provisional OPP definite: I passed on my t...... conclusions to the police. The government is taking t......... steps towards tackling the country's economic problems. 2. done without confiden






44. Make someone bored or repelled.






45. To be good enough to do a particular job or to reach a particular standard: We'll give you a week's trial in the job to see how you ........... - .......... to - How will the Secretary General ......... to his new responsibilities?






46. A soft cream that you rub into your skin - especially as a medical treatment






47. A situation in which there is no movement or activity at all






48. Carriage in a train that is equipped with special couches for sleeping






49. To prevent someone who is trying to attack or defeat you from succeeding: Not even a gun could hold him off forever.






50. A small dark shop or restaurant