托福备考单词

Question 1

shale

Answer 1

a type of soft stone that splits easily into thin flat layers.
EX: We must find economical methods for extracting oil from shale.

Question 2

intermediary

Answer 2

中间人，调解人
EX: He acted as an intermediary between Copeland and the villagers.
Robots capable of social engagement help with loneliness as well as cognitive functioning, but the robot itself doesn’t have to engage directly—it can serve as an intermediary for human communication.

Question 3

clumped

Answer 3

A clump of things such as trees or plants is a small group of them growing together.
EX: Blood is rich is scarlet and when it is clumped together or dries it appears almost black.

Question 4

enduring

Answer 4

lasting for a long time
EX:
However, hearing such stories is not sufficient for younger children to form enduring memories.

Question 5

ingenious

Answer 5

very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas.
EX: They are motivated to find ingenious ways to persuade their interlocutor.

Question 6

inadvertently

Answer 6

by accident; without intending to.

Question 7

eased into

Answer 7

slowly entered

Question 8

presume

Answer 8

to suppose that sth is true, although you do not have actual proof (suppose)
EX: We must presume innocence until we have proof of guilt.

Question 9

objective

Answer 9

something that you are trying to achieve(goal)

Question 10

testify to

Answer 10

indicate sth

Question 11

detractor

Answer 11

a person who tries to make sb/sth seem less good or valuable by criticizing it

ex: But for every fan there is a detractor, critical not just of the monastery’s approach but Shi’s own lifestyle.

Question 12

preclude

Answer 12

to prevent sth from happening or sb from doing sth; to make sth impossible
EX: This would preclude Person from inheriting from any other class.

Question 13

peculiarly

Answer 13

very; more than usually
EX: These plants are peculiarly prone to disease.

Question 14

monument

Answer 14

a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event

a building that has special historical importance

Question 15

communal

Answer 15

shared by, or for the use of, a number of people, especially people who live together

Question 16

stellar

Answer 16

connected with the stars
EX:
Now, this apparent contradiction between geologic evidence and the stellar evolution model became known as the faint young Sun paradox.

Question 17

precedent

Answer 17

a similar action or event that happened earlier
EX: The trial could set an important precedent for dealing with similar cases.

Question 18

keen

Answer 18

wanting something to do sth or wanting sth to happen very much.
EX: She is very keen to learn Japanese culture.
Susan has a very eye for detail, so each dress is beautifully finished

Question 19

deficit in

Answer 19

shortage of/lack of
EX: no statistically significant deficit in weight for height was found.

Question 20

stringent

Answer 20

very strict and that must be obeyed

Question 21

overhaul

Answer 21

an examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it

EX: Nicole admitted she was fortunate, as she was able to live with her parents and overhaul her spending—and life—to get herself on track financially.

Question 22

viable

Answer 22

that can be done; that will be successful
EX:
These farmers will never actually sell any of the lands, provided that farming it remains viable.

Question 23

presumably

Answer 23

used to say that you think that sth is probably true
EX:
I couldn’t concentrate, presumably because I was so tired.

Question 24

outperform

Answer 24

to achieve better results than sb/sth
EX:
Now given the right data, machines are going to outperform humans at tasks like this.

Question 24

supplant

Answer 24

to take the place of sb/sth (especially sb/sth older or less modern)
EX:
Supplant it with a constructive thought.

Question 24

detach

Answer 24

to remove sth from sth larger; to become separated from sth
EX: I tried to detach myself from the reality of these terrible events.

Question 24

discontent

Answer 24

feeling of being unhappy because you are not satisfied with a particular situation; sth that makes you have this feeling
EX:
There is discontent within the farming industry.

Question 24

incomspicuous

Answer 24

not attracting attention; not easy to notice.

Question 25

soar

Answer 25

rises very quickly; increased dramatically.
EX: His market share continues to soar.

Question 26

mundane

Answer 26

not interesting or exciting
EX: It’s an attitude that turns the mundane into something more exciting and interesting.

Question 27

reciprocate

Answer 27

to behave or feel towards sb in the same way as they behave or feel towards you
EX: Some day I will reciprocate your kindness to me.

Question 28

reiterate

Answer 28

to repeat sth that you have already said, especially to emphasize it
EX:
I have to reiterate: The most important thing you need to do to lose body fat is to stop your sugar and cereal intake and keep your carbohydrate intake low.

Question 29

desperate

Answer 29

feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others.

Question 30

plight

Answer 30

a difficult and sad situation

Question 31

eclipse

Answer 31

a loss of importance, power, etc. especially because sb/sth else has become more important, powerful

Question 32

anchor

Answer 32

None: a heavy metal object that is attached
to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place
Verb: consolidate, make sth fixed.

Question 33

immerse

Answer 33

to put sb/sth into liquid so that they or it are completely covered.
sb in sth to become or make sb completely involved in sth.

Question 34

argue for

Answer 34

advocate, supportative.

Question 35

impart

Answer 35

to pass information and knowledge.

Question 36

customary

Answer 36

if sth is customary , it is what people usually do in a particular place or situation.
EX:
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone somenone very early in the morning.

Question 37

thrill

Answer 37

a strong feeling of excitement or pleasure; an experience that gives you this feeling

Question 38

precipitate

Answer 38

to make sth, especially sth bad, happen suddenly or sooner than it should
EX: A decrease in face-to-face social contact can precipitate depression.

Question 39

subtle

Answer 39

behaving in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve sth
not very noticeable and obvious.

Question 40

fairly

Answer 40

to some extent but not very
in fair and reasonable way.

Question 41

hamper

Answer 41

Since all the processing plants are in urban areas, removing the tariff would seriously hamper the government’s effort to reduce urban unemployment over the next five years.

Question 42

herald

Answer 42

to be a sign that sth is going to happen.

Question 43

cob

Answer 43

corn on the cob
a crusty cob

Question 44

rapport

Answer 44

a friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well

Question 45

remedy

Answer 45

a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation
EX: There is no simple remedy for unemployment.

Question 46

roit

Answer 46

a situation in which a group of people behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest
a collection of a lot of different types of the same thing

Question 47

accordingly

Answer 47

in a way that is appropriate to what has been done or said in a particular situation
synonym: correspondly.

Question 48

ingenuity

Answer 48

the ability to invent things or solve problems in clever new ways
inventiveness

Question 49

desperate

Answer 49

a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment.
EX: Perhaps the biggest disparity, nevertheless, is the process

Question 50

relay

Answer 50

to receive and send on information, news, etc. to sb
EX: They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay.
Firms that are able to relay clearly their message to the public will be in a pole position to attract shoppers.

Question 51

plummet

Answer 51

to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position.

EX: