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ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR THE TOEFL
Lesson 9 by: Ruwaidah
accurate
He was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
accurate
Careful and exact Meaningprecise Synonym
accuracy n.accurate adj.
v.accurately adv.
classify
Biologists classify animals into many groups.
classify
To place into groups according to type
Meaning
arrange Synonym
classification n.classified adj.classify v.
adv.
currency
The Japanese currency is gaining strength against the dollar.
currency
monetary unit OR cash Meaningmoney Synonym
currency n.adj.v.
adv.
deep
Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.
The depth of her understanding of math is remarkable.
deep
Far below the surface OR complete understanding
Meaning
thorough Synonym
depth n.deep adj.
deepen v.deeply adv.
dense
The car accident was caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
dense
crowded OR difficult to see through
Meaning
thick Synonym
density n.dense adj.
v.densely adv.
dim
The stars dimly lit the evening sky. The light was too dim for studying.
dim
not bright OR clear Meaningfaint Synonym
dimness n.dim adj.dim v.
dimly adv.
exports
China is the largest exporter of the World. Coffee is one of Brazil's main exports.
exports
products sold abroad MeaningForeign sales Synonym
ExportsExporter :a person, country or business that sells goods to another country
n.
exported adj.export v.
adv.
gigantic
Living things come in all sizes. The smallest are so tiny that you can’t see without a microscope, but the biggest are gigantic –such as blue whales , which can be as long as 16 men lying.
gigantic
Very large Meaningenormous Synonym
n.gigantic adj.
v.gigantically adv.
impressive
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.
impressive
Causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality
Meaning
imposing Synonym impression n.impressive adj.
impress v.impressively adv.
install
The software we needed was already installed onto the computer.
He was installed as the crown prince two months ago.
install
To set up OR to place into a fixed position
Meaning
establish Synonym
installation / installer n.adj.
install v.adv.
lasting
The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry.
lasting
Forever ; without end Meaningenduring Synonym
n.lasting adj.
last v.adv.
straightforward
The teacher’s instructions were straightforward.
His straightforward manner in business dealing captured his friends’ admiration.
straightforward
easy to understand OR honest (another meaning)
Meaning
uncomplicated Synonym
straightforwardness n.straightforward adj.
v.straightforwardly adv.
treasury
The treasury of a country is the department responsible for the country's economy.
There is a lot of treasure under the sea.
treasury
The agency that controls and spends money OR a collection of valued things =A collection of literary or artistic treasures: a treasury of English verse
Meaning
bank Synonym
treasury n.treasured adj.treasure v.
adv.
uniform
The grades on the test were uniformly poor.
Bread has a uniform texture.
uniform
every part being the same Meaningconsistent Synonym
uniformity n.uniform adj.
v.uniformly adv.
vibrant
His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone.
vibrant
Lively OR powerful OR full of action
Meaning
brilliant Synonym
vibrance n.vibrant adj.
v.vibrantly adv.
depend on
His dependency on alcohol destroyed his marriage.
depend on
To count on OR to be supported by
Meaning
trust Synonym
dependence / dependencydependent
n.
dependable adj.depend on v.dependably adv.