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






2. 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






3. Calm and does not easily become angry SYN placid






4. Shocked






5. Partly frozen rain - mixture of snow and rain v-n






6. Greatly impress - amaze - overwhelm (Slang)






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






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






9. Opposed to the existing authorities or establishment






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






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






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






13. To quarrel






14. One who discloses the illegal or immoral acts of another person - informer






15. Fail to recognize or state the true value of someone or something.






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






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






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






19. Basarili olacagindan süphe etmek






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






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






22. An implement used to propel or steer a boat






23. Escape being caught; avoid






24. Time of trouble - time of need - emergency






25. Boast - exaggerate about oneself






26. To make someone react less strongly to something by making them become used to it - ......... somebody to something - Does TV ........ people to violence? — d.........zation






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






28. 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






29. Making claims without any backup






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






31. Adj. dangerous - risky






32. A cabinet containing an automatic record player






33. Act before the appropriate time.






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






35. Be noticed by someone.

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36. Partially melted snow






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






38. Keep secret - not tell He won`t say where he is going for his holiday. He wants .......his ..

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39. Severe cold and fever






40. Pay a high price - pay too much






41. Be cheerful and get on with life






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






43. Wearing glamorous clothes intended to create a striking impression






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






45. Get the ball rolling






46. 1. to work less hard or do something with less energy than before: Just relax and ......... a little. 2. to start doing something less - You should ......... on the whisky. 3. to improve or get less - The snow was .......






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






48. Adj. holy - sacred - sanctified - revered






49. Jobless






50. Container used to hold water for washing oneself