500 Essential Words for TOEFL ’s topics
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500 Essential Words for TOEFL
This 500 Essential TOEFL Word list is based on Barron's Essential Words for the TOEFL. The list is organized in several TOEFL common topics. It's especially useful for TOEFL test takers.
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abroad
adv
/əˈbrɔd/
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in or to a foreign country or countries
They used to go abroad every summer.
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abrupt
adj
/əˈbrʌpt/
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sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results
There was an abrupt change in her mood.
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acceptable
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/ɪkˈsep·tə·bəl, æk-/
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satisfactory; good enough
An offer that is acceptable to the union leaders might still be voted down by the union members.
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acclaim
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/əˈkleɪm/
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enthusiastic approval and praise
Despite critical acclaim, the TV show always ran third in the ratings.
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actually
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/ˈæk·tʃu·ə·li/
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used to say that something is true, esp. when the true situation may not be known
We actually had a hard time moving the sofa.
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adverse
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/ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd·vɜrs/
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going against something, or causing harm
Her policies may have adverse effects on the economy.
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advice
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/ədˈvɑɪs, æd-/
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an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation
I think I’ll take your advice and go home.
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attractive
adj
/əˈtræk·tɪv/
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causing interest or pleasure
One of the less attractive features of California is the threat of earthquakes.
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autonomous
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/ɑːˈtɑː.nə.məs/
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independent and having the power to make your own decisions
"This country is divided into two autonomous states."
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chronic
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/ˈkrɑn·ɪk/
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(esp. of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time
Mr. George is resigning because of chronic heart disease.
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disapproval
noun
/ˌdɪs·əˈpru·vəl/
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the expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong
He decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his father.
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disruptive
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/dɪsˈrʌp·tɪv/
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tending to damage the orderly control of a situation
The teacher said disruptive behavior would not be tolerated.
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haphazardly
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/ˌhæpˈhæz.əd.li/
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carelessly
"He haphazardly put his stuff inside his cabinet."
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persistent
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/pərˈsɪs·tənt, -ˈzɪs-/
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continuing to exist past the usual time, or continuing to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition
The salesman remained persistent throughout the negotiation process even when challenged with objections.
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postpone
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/poʊstˈpoʊn/
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to delay an event or arrange for it to take place at a later time
The trip has been postponed twice.
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valid
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/ˈvæl·ɪd/
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based on truth or reason; able to be accepted
The money was gone, and the only valid conclusion was that someone had stolen it.
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withdraw
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/wɪθˈdrɔ, wɪð-/
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to take something back, or to remove something
Democrats threatened to withdraw (= stop giving) their support of the tax bill.
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