TOEFL, essential words

Question 1

abroad

Answer 1

to or in another country Louis Armstrong often traveled ABROAD. Living ABROAD can be an educational experience.

Question 2

abrupt

Answer 2

quick; without warning There was an ABRUPT change in the weather. After the incident everyone left ABRUPTLY.

Question 3

acceptable

Answer 3

allowable or satisfactory The idea was ACCEPTABLE to everyone. The registrar ACCEPTED more applicants than he should have.

Question 4

acclaim

Answer 4

enthusiastic approval; applause Isaac Stern has won ACCLAIM abroad. ACCLAIMED authors often win Pulitzer Prizes.

Question 5

actually

Answer 5

being in existence, real or factual They were ACTUALLY very good soccer players. The ACTUAL time allotted to complete the test is two hours.

Question 6

adverse

Answer 6

displeasing, objectionable, or bad ADVERSE weather conditions made it difficult to play the game. His indecision ADVERSELY affected his job performance.

Question 7

advice

Answer 7

a recommendation given by someone not associated with the problem or situation Good ADVICE is hard to find. It is not ADVISABLE to stay up late the day before a test.

Question 8

attractive

Answer 8

calling attention to; pleasing; creating interest; pretty The idea of working four, ten-hour work days was ATTRACTIVE to the employees. The major ATTRACTION of the show was a speech by the president.

Question 9

autonomous

Answer 9

by itself; with no association Mexico became an AUTONOMOUS state in 1817. Although working closely with the government, all businesses function AUTONOMOUSLY.

Question 10

disapproval

Answer 10

the act of disagreeing; not giving approval Their DISAPPROVAL of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned. The students DISAPPROVED of the plan of study.

Question 11

disruptive

Answer 11

causing confusion and interruption Frequent questions during lectures can be DISRUPTIVE. The storm caused a DISRUPTION in bus service.

Question 12

haphazardly

Answer 12

having no order or pattern; by chance It was obvious that the house was built HAPHAZARDLY. Susan completed the assignment in a HAPHAZARD way.

Question 13

persistent

Answer 13

continuous; refusing to give up; firm in action or decision The attorney’s PERSISTENT questioning weakened the witness. Her PERSISTENCE earned her a spot on the team.

Question 14

valid

Answer 14

producing a desired result based on truths or facts The students had a VALID reason for missing class. The professor questioned the VALIDITY of the test results.

Question 15

withdraw

Answer 15

to remove, take out, or take back The player WITHDREW from the competition. Gloria had to make a WITHDRAWAL from her savings to pay tuition.

Question 16

advantage

Answer 16

something that may help one to be successful or to gain something Is there any ADVANTAGE in arriving early? He was ADVANTAGEOUSLY born into a rich family.

Question 17

advent

Answer 17

the coming or appearance of something With the ADVENT of computers, many tasks have been made easier. The newspapers announced the ADVENT of the concert season.

Question 18

agile

Answer 18

able to move in a quick and easy way Deer are very AGILE animals. She moved AGILELY across the stage.

Question 19

albeit

Answer 19

in spite of the facts, regardless of the fact His trip was successful, ALBEIT tiring. ALBEIT difficult at times, speaking another language is rewarding.

Question 20

appealing

Answer 20

attractive or interesting Working abroad is APPEALING to many people. Through his speeches, the candidate APPEALED to the voters.