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Toefl Vocab 141-160
Term | Definition |
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unmistakable - The markings of the insect provided for an unmistakable identification of the species. | clearly able to be determined, indisputable |
chaotic - The traffic in Soeul is often chaotic. | being in complete disorder and confusion, disorganized |
exemplify - The recent downturn in the housing industry exemplifies the poor economic conditions. | to give an example, symbolize |
gratifying - Studying abroad can be a very gratifying experience. | giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment, satisfying |
launch - The company launched a new program to attract more clients. | to cause something to begin, to initiate |
span - The span of the bridge is three miles. | the length of time or distance from one limit to the other. |
stream - There was a constant stream of information coming from the White House. | a natural flow of something, a pouring out |
striking - His striking move saved the company from bankruptcy. | drawing special attention, remarkable |
aptly - It was an aptly timed remark. | appropriately |
marvel - The Great Wall of China is one of the world's marvels. | something that surprises or impresses, wonder |
measurable - Some personal characteristics, such as good teaching, are hardly measurable. | able to determine how much or many, assessable |
odd - It is odd to find a person who speaks many languages. | unusual, strange |
sustained - sustained rainfall is the only hope they have for relief from the drought. | continuing in a constant way, remaining strong |
tangible - The work of a teacher seldom produces tangible results until years after a student has graduated. | real, concrete |
tightly - The shirt fits too tightly. | being fixed in place; close, leaving no freedom; firmly |
aggravating - The aggravating delay was caused by road repairs. | making worse, annoying, irritating |
conceivable - It is conceivable that humans will travel to distant planets one day. | feasible, believable, possible |
convert-When boiled, liguids convert into gases. | to change from one form or state to another, to alter |
curative - The curative properties of certain plants have been well documented. | being able to restore to good condition, healing |
debilitating - The lack of investment savings has a debilitating effect on the economy. | weakening |
deplete - She depleted all of her savings to buy the newest iPhone. | to use up, reduce greatly, consume |