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TOEFL Vocab: Everyday Phrases

Subjects : toefl, english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Involved in an argument - at odds - engaged in a disagreement






2. Partially melted snow






3. 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






4. Fail (a test - course - etc.); give up; drop out of school; give a student a failing grade student






5. Fighting alone






6. Depart; set off to sea






7. Getting too angry






8. Close call - near miss - miraculous rescue - escape with very little time to spare






9. Materials - chemicals etc changed naturally by bacteria into substances that do not harm the environment OPP non-......... - This carton is made of ...... plastic.






10. A small dark shop or restaurant






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






12. Kuyrugunu sikistirip kacmak






13. Shocked






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






15. Take off with ease or speed






16. Clumsy - awkward; not graceful; not talented






17. Movable ramp used when boarding or leaving a ship






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






19. Poor - lacking money; under pressure - troubled






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






21. (Slang) person whose main interest is clothes dressing fashionably






22. Adj. faultless - perfect; free from sin - pure






23. A flat hard area near a house - where people sit outside






24. Confused - bewildered - perplexed






25. Not understand at all.






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






27. 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






28. Fixed - unchanging; arranged - prepared; resolute - firmly resolved; determined in advance






29. Opposed to the existing authorities or establishment






30. Seriously - really - without joking -






31. Tools to pull apart or twist






32. Anxious - worried - or excited: I was too .......to sleep. - brought to a state of great tension






33. Turn to and adopt (a course of action) so as to resolve a difficult situation.






34. Chatter - babble - speak casually






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






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






37. Wearing glamorous clothes intended to create a striking impression






38. Poor memory - mind which does not absorb information






39. Basarili olacagindan süphe etmek






40. Cut off - isolated - abandoned; marooned on a reef or section of land - run aground






41. One who exudes depression or sadness - one who dampens a light or happy atmosphere; killjoy






42. In a state of confusion or disorder - in a mess






43. Informal) CAUSE A SENSATION - cause a stir - attract attention - draw attention to oneself/itself - get noticed - make an impression - make an impact.






44. If insects - rats etc ..... a place - there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage - be ............ with something - The kitchen was ......with cockroaches.






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






46. Engineless aircraft






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






48. Be cheerful and get on with life






49. Escape being caught; avoid






50. Someone who is paid to admit only those who have purchase tickets