327 TOEFL Words You Need to Know Flashcards
adj. Present in large quantities.
Abundant
Example: Living close to a lake means we have an abundant supply of water
Fr: Abondant
v. To gradually collect.
To Accumulate
Example: Each fall, leaves accumulate in our driveway
Fr: Accumuler
adj. Correct / Free from errors.
Accurate
Example: Make sure your address is accurate before submitting your online order
Fr: Précis / Correct
adj. Used to something.
Accustomed
Example: Having 8am classes means I’m accustomed to getting up early
Fr: Habitué
v. To come into possession of.
To Acquire
Example: When my grandmother died, I acquired her cookbook collection
Fr: Acquérir
adj. Refusing to change an opinion.
Adamant
Example: The defendant was adamant that he was innocent
Fr: Catégorique
adj. Enough to suit your needs.
Adequate
Example: Our house isn’t big, but it’s adequate for the two of us
Fr: Adéquat
adj. Close to or next to.
Adjacent
Example: The park is adjacent to the school
Fr: Adjacent
v. To change something so it serves its purpose better.
To Adjust
Example: The bike seat may be too high. You’ll probably need to adjust it.
Fr: Ajuster / Régler
n. Something that makes it easier to achieve success.
Advantage
Example: His height gives him an advantage in basketball.
Fr: Avantage
v. To publicly support.
To Advocate
Example: My aunt advocates for women’s right.
Fr: Défendre
adj. Unfavorable / against one’s desires.
Adverse
Example: I had an adverse reaction to my medication and had to stop taking it.
Fr: Negatif / Négative
v. To combine.
To Aggregate
Example: We should aggregate our ressources to share them more easily.
Fr: Agréger / Regrouper
adj. Assertive and pushy.
Aggressive
Example: The salesperson was very aggressive when trying to get us to buy the television.
Fr: Agressif
v. To put aside for a specific purpose.
To Allocate
Example: The village needs to allocate funds for building the new school.
Fr: Allouer / Attribuer
n. Another option or choice.
Alternative
Example: If the ATM is broken, an alternative is to stop by the bank.
Fr: Alternative
n. Someone who is inexperienced or not highly skilled in a particular area.
Amateur
Example: He’s an amateur soccer player and is still learning the rules of the game.
Fr: Amateur
adj. Having several potential meanings / Unclear and difficult to understand.
Ambiguous
Example: When I asked the HR manager what my chances were of getting the job, she gave me a very ambiguous reply.
Fr: Ambigu
adj. Having large goals.
Ambitious
Example: My son is very ambitious and hopes to be a millionaire by the time he’s thirty.
Fr: Ambitieux
v. To change for the better / To improve.
To Amend
Example: I believe we should amend our country’s tax laws.
Fr: Modifier / Amender / Réformer
adj. Plentiful.
Ample
Example: Our new apartment has ample space for the two of us.
Fr: Amplement
n. Deviation from the norm.
Anomaly
Example: The basketball player is the best team’s best free thrower, so his missing both shots was an anomaly.
Fr: Anomalie
adj. Occurring yearly.
Annual
Example: The annual company BBQ takes place every August.
Fr: Annuel
v. To tease or be hostile towards a person or group.
To Antagonize
Example: The boy loves to antagonize his little sister by pulling her hair.
Fr: Contrarier
