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EW Lesson 3
Barron's Essential Words for the TOEFL Lesson 3
Term | Definition |
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Alter | (Verb) to change or make different (Synonyms) modify Other words: (adjective) altered; (noun) alteration; (adjective) alterable; (verb) alterably |
Analyze | (Verb) to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study (Synonyms) examine Other words: (noun) analysis |
Ancient | (Adjective) something from a long time ago; very old (Synonyms) old |
Annoying | (Adjective) a slight bother; disturbing to a person (Synonyms) bothersome Other works: (noun) annoyance; (verb) annoy; (adverb) annoyingly |
Anticipate | (Verb) to think about or prepare for something ahead of time (Synonyms) predict Other words: (adjective) anticipatory; (noun) anticipation |
Ascertain | (Verb) to discover; find out (Synonyms) determine Other words: (adjective) ascertainable; (adverb) ascertainably; (noun) ascertainment |
Conform | (Verb) to follow established rules or patterns of behavior (Synonyms) adapt Other words: (noun) conformity; (noun) conformist |
Enrich | (Verb) to make rich; to make something of greater value (Synonyms) enhance Other words: (noun) enrichment; (adjective) enriching |
Intensify | (Verb) to make stronger in feeling or quality (Synonyms) heighten Other words: (noun) enrichment; (adjective) enriching |
Intolerable | (Adjective) difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different waysof thought or behavior (Synonyms) unbearable Other words: (noun) intolerance; (adverb) intolerably; (adverb) intolerantly; (adjective) intolerant |
Ongoing | (Adjective) continuing (Synonyms) current |
Potential | (Noun) an ability, happening, or opportunity that has not occurred or been developed (Synonyms) possibility Other words: (adjective) potential; (adverb) potentially |
Propose | (Verb) to suggest or plan to do something (Synonyms) suggest Other words: (noun) proposal; (noun) proposition; (adjective) proposed |
Restore | (Verb) to give back or bring back something: to return to the original condition (Synonyms) revitalize Other words: (noun) restoration; (adjective) restored |
Staple | (Noun) a fundamental element or principal part of something (Synonyms) Essential (noun) |