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Toefl Vocab 2 21-40
Toefl Vocab Words 21-40
Question | Answer |
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Enhance - The computer enhanced our productivity. | To increase in a positive way such as in value, power or beauty; strengthen |
Chiefly - Houses are made chiefly of wood products. | Most importantly; mostly |
Coarse - Sandpaper is an extremely coarse material. | Not delicate; rough |
Exceedingly - In tropical zones it is exceedingly hot and humid. | Very; extremely |
Exclusively - This room is used exclusively by the faculty. | Restrictively; no one/nothing else |
Routinely - She routinely gets a physical examination. | Regularly; ordinarily |
Indeed - It is very hot indeed. | Certainly; really; truly |
Clarify - Chapter 2 in the textbook clarifies the process of osmosis. | To make more easily understood; explain |
Core - The core of curriculum consists of courses that are required of all students. | The central or most important part |
Distort - Time and space are distorted when traveling at the speed of light. | To change from the original shape or condition; usually in an unnatural way; deform |
Diversity - Freud had many diverse interests in psychology. | Different; distinct from others |
Scarcely - The woman scarcely spoke a word of English. | Almost not; hardly |
Reveal - The president revealed some of his ideas before he gave his speech. | To uncover; to expose |
Conceal - The students concealed their feelings about the course. | To prevent from being seen or discovered; hide |
Encourage - Her friend encouraged her to keep going despite all the obstacles they encountered. | to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence |
Cultivate - The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working relationship with each other. | To plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship |
Distinguish - Some people cannot distinguish colors well. | To hear, see or recognize differences; discriminate |
Flaw - There was a flaw in his theory. | A small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect; defect |
Obtain - The university obtained a new particle accelerator. | To gain or secure something; gain |
Settle - The lawyers settled their differences and came to an agreement. | To establish a home; to resolve a disagreement |