TOEFL Essential Words Flashcards
Abrupt
(adj.) quick, without warning;
Sudden
Abroad
To or in another country; overseas;
Internationally
Acceptable
(adj.) allowable or satisfactory;
Permissible
Acclaim
(n./ v.) enthusiastic approval; applause;
Praise
Actually
(adv.) being in existence; real or factual;
Truly
Adverse
(adj.) displeasing; objectionable or bad;
Unfavorable
Advice
(n.) a recommendation given by someone not associated with the problem or situation;
Suggestion
Attractive
(adj.) calling attention to; pleasing; creating interest; pretty;
Appealing
Autonomous
(adj.) by itself; with no association;
Independent
Disapproval
(n.) the act of disagreeing; not giving approval;
Objection
Disruptive
(adj.) causing confusion and interruption;
Disturbing
Haphazardly
(adv.) having no order or pattern; by chance;
Arbitrarily
Ideal
(adj.) having no flaw or mistake; excellent;
Perfect
Persistent
(adj.) continuous; refusing to give up; firm in action or decision;
Constant
Wide
(adj.) extending over a large area;
Broad
Registrar
One who is in charge of official records.
Advantage
(n.) something that may help one to be successful or to gain something;
Benefit
Advent
(n.) the coming or appearance of something;
Arrival
Agile
(Adj.) able to move in a quick and easy way;
Nimble
Albeit
(Conj.) in spite of the fact; regardless of the fact;
Although
Allow
(v.) to agree to let something happen; not to interfere with an action;
Permit
Appealing
(adj.) attractive or interesting;
Alluring
Celebrated
(adj.) acclaimed; well-known and popular;
Renowned
Contemporary
(adj. ) modern; up-to-date;
(n. ) a person living at the same time as another person;
Current