Essential Words for the TOEFL

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dim ​

adj. not bright or clear, Dark
fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well
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adv. dimly
v. dim
n. dimness
Syn. faint, dark​

The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
The light is too dim for me to read easily.
Prospects for any early settlement of the dispute are dim. (=are not good)
in the dim light of the early dawna.
dim glow.​

 

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display ​

v. to show, reveal
n. display
Syn. exhibit
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The model displayed the details of the human hand.
The candidate's display of anger was unfortunate.​

 

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exports [countable usually plural]​

n. products sold abroad
adj. exported
v. export
Syn. foreign sales
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Until recently the United States' exports exceeded its imports.
Exported goods are usually high in qualify.
Wheat is one of the country's chief exports.
Selling insurance overseas is Britain's largest invisible export (=a service rather than a product) .​

 

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impressive ​

adj. something that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large,
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important, skillful etc
adv. impressively
v. impress
n. impression (the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of​

the way they seem)
Syn. imposing​

Lincoln's power of persuasion was impressive.
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.
Arriving late won't create a very favourable impression .
We were left with the impression that the contract was ours if we wanted it.
I get the distinct impression that we're not wanted here.
It was their first meeting and Richard was determined to make an impression .
When it comes to job interviews, first impressions are important.
Canceling the conference will make a very bad impression .
The final score gives a false impression of the game.
How you greet a customer can leave a lasting impression .
The overall impression was one of chaos.
firm impression of the seal on the wax.
her poem left a deep impression on me. ​

what was your impression of his words?
The house was very untidy — it didn’t create a very good impression, I’m afraid.
Her speech made quite an impression on the audience. (=had an effect on them, esp.
by being good)
First impressions are often wrong.
What’s your impression of him as a worker? (=do you think he is good or bad?)
an impressive speech/speaker.
the great cathedral with its impressive spire.​

 

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lasting ​

adj. forever, without end, continuing for a long time; unending
v. last
Syn. enduring, long-lasting
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Kennedy left a lasting impression on the people who heard his inaugural address.
The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry.
searching for a lasting peace after so many terrible wars.
His policies had a lasting effect on our country’s economy.
lasting friendship.
lasting glory.
lasting peace.
the lasting effect of his services to the country.
a lasting solution to our problems.
The reforms will bring lasting benefits .
Their generosity made a lasting impression on me.
a solution that would bring lasting peace.​

 

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treasury ​

n. the agency that controls and spends money;
the government department that is responsible for managing the money system of a country and for carrying out government plans in relation to taxes and public spending,
a collection of valued things.
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adj. treasured
v. treasure
Syn. bank​

The treasury was under pressure to lower interest rates.
Encyclopedias are a treasury of information.
a treasury of modern English verse.
the jewels and gold bars of Bank Melli treasury.
The Treasury exercises tight control over public spending.​

 

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uniform ​

adj. every part being the same.
the same all over; not different or varying in any way; regular
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adv. uniformly
n. uniformity
Syn. consistent​

Bread has a uniform texture.
The grades on the test were uniformly poor.
The air-conditioning system maintains a uniform temperature throughout the building.
rows of dull uniform houses.
The sky was uniformly (=completely) gray.
These cakes are uniformly (=all) disgusting.
the drab uniformity of the houses in this area.
Grade A eggs must be of uniform size.
the uniform surface of the wall.
uniform speed.
the dam will make the flow of Zayandehrood uniform throughout the year.
a uniform minimum wage for the whole country.
a uniform policy toward all foreign banks.
a row of uniform houses.​

 

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vibrant ​

adj. lively, powerful, full of action, bright, exciting
full of activity or energy in a way that is exciting and attractive
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adv. vibrantly
n. vibrancy
Syn. brilliant​

His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone.
The vibrancy of the city is attractive to many individuals.
a city vibrant with life.
a youthful vibrant voice.
Hong Kong is a vibrant, fascinating city.
She was sixteen, young and vibrant.
vibrant streets.
a vibrant woman.​

 

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Essential Words for the TOEFL- Lesson 9-quiz 1

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Essential Words for the TOEFL- Lesson 9-quiz 2

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Essential Words for the TOEFL- Lesson 9-quiz 3

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Lesson 10



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distinct ​

adj. different, clearly seen, heard, understood, etc.; noticeable
adv. distinctly
adj. distinctive
n. distinct
Syn. definite
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There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.
The two theories are distinctly different from each other.
Those two ideas are quite distinct (from each other).
The party split into two distinct groups.
The rule only applies to nationals of the country, as distinct from foreign visitors.
two entirely distinct languages.
There are four distinct types.​

The learning needs of the two groups are quite distinct from each other.
The outline of the ship became more distinct.
Sadi's style is quite distinct from that of Hafez.
despite their great resemblance, these two animals are really distinct from each other.
a distinct smell of burning.
There’s a distinct possibility that she’ll be appointed as a director.
I distinctly (=clearly) remember telling you to come.
I had the distinct impression that he was going to swindle me.
he heard a voice distinctly calling his name.
a very distinct image.​

 

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dominant ​

adj. primary or principal; having or exercising control over something
adv. dominantly
v. dominate (to control someone or something or to have more importance than other
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people or things, to be larger and more noticeable than anything else in a place)
n. domination
Syn. major​

The dominant life forms of the paleozoic era lived in the water.
The skyscraper dominated the skyline.
Blue is the dominant color in his later paintings.
Peace was the dominant theme of the conference.
a dominant personality.
The dominant male gorilla is the largest in the group.
Japan became dominant in the mass market during the 1980s.
its dominant position within the group.​

The committee works well together, although sometimes the chairman tends to dominate.
The team has dominated international gymnastics for years.
The huge skyscraper dominates the center of the city.
The election campaign was dominated by the issue of unemployment.
The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.
New Orleans dominated throughout the game.
Her loud voice totally dominated the conversation.
Education issues dominated the election campaign.
The cathedral dominates the city.
to dominate a football league.
when Germany dominated Europe.​

 

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dormant ​

adj. not growing or producing; asleep
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n. dormitory (a large building at a college or university where students live)
Syn. inactive
ￚopposite active​

The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month.
The seniors live in the new dormitory.
These bulbs remain dormant for a period of time, before becoming active again under the ground during winter.
a dormant volcano.​

The report lay dormant for two years while the company tried to find additional finances to implement its suggestions.
The seeds remain dormant until the spring.
a huge dormant volcano.
the teacher who interrupted his talk to denounce a dormant student.

some diseases stay dormant for a long time.
his talents were dormant up to the age of twenty, then suddenly they flowered.
thoughts that lie dormant for years.​

 

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drab ​

adj. lacking color; uninteresting, boring
adv. drably
n. drabness
Syn. colorless, dull
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Their clothing was quite drab.
The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.
a drab green dress.
Nothing ever brightened their drab lives.
The walls were painted a drab green.
she was dressed in drab colors.
a truly drab personality.​

 

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dramatic ​

adj. something that captures the imagination; exciting
adv. dramatically
n. drama
v. dramatize
Syn. emotional
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The dramatic finish to the game left us speechless.
The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline.​

 

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elaborate ​

adj. something with a large number of parts; full of details
adv. elaborately
v. elaborate
n. elaboration
Syn. complex
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An elaborate headdress indicated rank within the Aztec community.
His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.
a very elaborate telecommunications network.
an elaborately carved wooden statue.
She made elaborate preparations for the party, and then no one came.
The curtains had an elaborate pattern of flowers.​

this motor has a very elaborate structure.
an elaborate network of tunnels.​

 

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exceptional ​

adj. unusual in a positive way
adv. exceptionally
Syn. phenomenal
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The orchestra's performance was exceptional.
The North Star is exceptionally bright.
This is an exceptional case; I've never seen anything like it before.
Promotion in the first year is only given in exceptional circumstances.
All her children are intelligent, but the youngest girl is really exceptional. (=unusually intelligent)
It was an exceptional game.
The firefighters showed exceptional bravery.
exceptionally honest.​

 

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hazardous ​

adj. very risky, unsafe
adv. hazardously
n. hazard
Syn. dangerous
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Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business.
The chemicals in paint can be hazardous to health .
the disposal of hazardous waste.
cigaret smoking can be hazardous to your health. ​

a hazardous patrol duty through mine fields.
a hazardous journey.
a hazard to health.
There are many serious health hazards associated with smoking.
That big box of papers is a fire hazard. (=something that increases the risk of fire)
Polluted water sources are a hazard to wildlife.​

 

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minuscule, miniscule​

adj. of little consequence; very small
adj. minute (very small)
n. minitia
Syn. tiny, minute
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The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation.
Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.
a minuscule amount of food.
Her office is minuscule.
the minuscule wages of school janitors.
You only need a minute amount.
Her handwriting is minute.​

 

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prime ​

v. to make ready;
adj. primed
adj. prime(most important)
n. prime (the time in your life when you are strongest and most active)
Syn. prepare
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The directors primed the actors before the performance.
Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.
Smoking is the prime cause of lung disease.
Our prime concern is providing jobs for all young school leavers.
He was named as the prime suspect in the murder investigation.
Good management is of prime importance in business
Did you prime her with what to say?
He had a shower and primed himself for action.
He had been primed to say nothing about it.
She's now forty and still in her prime.
He is now past his prime .
a man in the prime of life a young singer who was tragically cut off in her prime (=died while she was in her prime)​

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He was about 40 years old, and in the prime of life.
She is still good-looking, but she’s past her prime.
Many young soldiers have been cut off/down in their prime. (=killed in battle while still young)
A prime reason for our economic decline is lack of investment.​

 

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rudimentary ​

adj. simple; not complex
n. rudiment (the most basic parts of a subject, which you learn first)
Syn. basic
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He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.
Gradually, I acquired a rudimentary knowledge of music.
my rudimentary German.
subsistence farming in its most rudimentary form.
The classroom equipment is pretty rudimentary.
I have only a rudimentary knowledge/grasp of chemistry.
Their road-building equipment is fairly rudimentary.
a rudimentary airfield.
the rudiments of windsurfing.​

 

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sensitive ​

adj. easily affected
adv. sensitively
n. sensitivity
Syn. delicate
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Film varies according to its sensitivity to light.
This equipment is very sensitive to changes in temperature.
Wetlands are environmentally sensitive areas.
a baby's sensitive skin.
Older people tend to be very sensitive to cold.
Increasing numbers of people are sensitive to cow's milk.
sensitive to cold/pain.
light-sensitive photographic paper.​

 

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superficial ​

adj. simple; not deep; near the surface
adv. superficially
Syn. shallow
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The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficial.
You should not try to answer the question superficially.
a superficial burn.
superficial measurements.
superficial newspaper reports.
his thinking is superficial.
a superficial wound.
a superficial resemblance between two people.
She escaped with only superficial cuts and bruises.
superficial damage.​

 

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terrifying ​

adj. filled with fear, extremely frightening
adv. terrifyingly
v. terrify (to fill with terror or fear)
Syn. frightening
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To be in a violent storm is a terrifying experience.
They are terrified by dogs.
It was 30 years before he told anyone of his terrifying experience.
terrifying screams.​

It was absolutely terrifying .
Heights terrify me!
Her husband's violence terrified her.
the thought of nuclear war terrifies the people.​

 

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vigorous ​

adj. powerful, full of action, using a lot of energy and strength or determination,
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strong and healthy
adv. vigorously
n. vigor (active strength or force of mind or body;physical or mental energy and determination, ENERGY)
Syn. strong​

His vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone.
He approached his work with vigor.
The secretary made a vigorous defense of his department’s policies.
These tomato plants are very vigorous. (=growing strongly and healthily)
a vigorous young man.
Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.
Environmentalists have begun a vigorous campaign to oppose nuclear dumping in the area.
a vigorous debate.​

Vigorous efforts are being made to find a solution to the problem.​

The measures provoked vigorous opposition in right-wing circles.
a vigorous fig tree.
a vigorous handsome young man.
a vigorous protest.
the vigorous enforcement of the laws.
vigorous exercise is not good for everyone.
the vigorous continuation of resistance.
a vigorous enemy of materialism.
For a man of seventy he still has surprising vigor.
Inspired by what she had said, he attacked the problem with renewed vigor.
He began working with renewed vigour .​

 

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Essential Words for the TOEFL- Lesson 10-quiz 1

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Essential Words for the TOEFL- Lesson 10-quiz 2

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Essential Words for the TOEFL- Lesson 10-quiz 3

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Lesson 11




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amenity / əˈmiːnti $ əˈme- /​

n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
Syn. convenience
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She had all the amenities of home when she went camping.
One expects many amenities at a five-star hotel.
The hotel is in the city centre, close to shops and local amenities.
houses that lack basic amenities (=basic things that people need, such as heat and​

running water)
Parks and swimming pools are just some of the neighborhood’s local amenities.
this hotel is equipped with every imaginable amenity.
he wanted all the amenities of modern life.
The small town has all the amenities of a large city.
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