Toefl Vocabulary List (Cram)

Question 1

ABANDON

Answer 1

To give up completely – abandoned the sinking ship.

Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, forsake:

Question 2

ABASH

Answer 2

To lose self–confidence; to confuse, put to shame – abashed before the assembled dignitaries.
Synonyms: fluster, disconcert, discomfit, discompose Antonym: (adj.) self–possessed

Question 3

ABDICATE

Answer 3

To give up claim to – abdicated the throne

Synonyms: renounce, abandon, relinquish

Question 4

ABET

Answer 4

To encourage –or support – treacherously abetted the enemy.

Synonyms: spur, incite. Antonym: deter

Question 5

ABRIDGE

Answer 5

to shorten – abridged his lengthy speech.

Synonyms: curtail, diminish, retrench. Anthonyms: protract, elongate, amplify

Question 6

ABROGATE

Answer 6

Synonyms: annul, nullify, rescind, void

Question 7

ABSTEMIOUS

Answer 7

Moderate in the use of food or drink – abstemious in his habits.
Synonym: temperate

Question 8

ACADEMIC

Answer 8

Pertaining to school; theoretical academic interests; an academic discussion, with no practical implications.
Synonym: scholastic

Question 9

ACCEDE

Answer 9

To agree to –accede to a request.

Synonym: assent. Antonym: demur

Question 10

ACCELERATE

Answer 10

To quicken, speed tip – took an accelerated course in order to graduate early.
Synonym: expedite (adj. expeditious) Antonym: retard

Question 11

ACCOLADE

Answer 11

An award or salute – a tremendous accolade for a returning hero.
Synonyms: tribute, ovation

Question 12

ACCORD

Answer 12

Agreement or harmony – in full accord with his view.

Synonyms: concord, concurrence. Antonyms:dissension, discord

Question 13

ACRIMONIOUS

Answer 13

Sharp or harsh in language or temper – stung by the acrimonious remark.
Synonyms:caustic, acerb, pungent, tart, mordant, acrid; (noun) asperity. Antonyms:suave, affable

Question 14

ACUMEN

Answer 14

Keenness of mind or insight – showing exceptional business acumen.
Synonyms:perspicacity, discernment, perception. Antonym:obtuseness

Question 15

ADMONISH

Answer 15

(noun: ADMONITION): To warn or find fault gently – admonishing the unruly child.
Synonyms:chide, caution, reprimand, reprehend, reproach

Question 16

ADVERSARY

Answer 16

(adj.: ADVERSE): An opponent – his adversary in a bitter debate.
Synonym:antagonist. Antonyms:cohort, confederate, ally, accomplice

Question 17

ADVERSITY

Answer 17

Misfortune – calm in the face of adversity.

Synonyms:affliction, mischance, reverses

Question 18

AESTHETIC

Answer 18

Pertaining to the beautiful – interested in aesthetic values rather than in purely practical affairs.

Question 19

AFFABLE

Answer 19

Sociable, courteous, and agreeable in manner a much admired, affable gentleman.
Synonyms: civil, complaisant, benign, gracious, genial, urbane, cordial. Antonyms:curt, brusque, rude, boorish, surly

Question 20

AFFLUENT

Answer 20

Prosperous, flourishing; copious – a large bequest from an affluent grandfather.
Synonyms:opulent, profuse. Antonyms:destitute, impecunious