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iBT TOEFL Vocabulary A-words
39 words
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Language - English
Undergraduate 1
01/19/2009

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abandon

 

Definition
v. desert, leave behind
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able

 

Definition
adj. capable, qualified, fit
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abolish

 

Definition
v. end, eliminate
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abrupt

 

Definition
adj. sudden, hasty, unexpected
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acclaim

 

Definition
v. applaud, praise, honor n. applause, praise, honor
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accommodating

 

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adj. helpful, welcoming, cooperative
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acrid

 

Definition
adj. bitter, sharp, biting
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adapt

 

Definition
v. adjust, modify
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adept

 

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adj. skillful, expert
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adhere

 

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v. stick, cling
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admonish

 

Definition
v. warn, caution, advise
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adorn

 

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v. decorate, ornament
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advent

 

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n. coming, arrival
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adverse

 

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adj. hostile, negative, contrary
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affluent

 

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adj. rich, wealthy, prosperous, well-to-do, thriving
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aggravate

 

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v. (1) annoy, irritate; (2) intensify, worsen
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aggregate

 

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adj. entire, total, combined
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agile

 

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adj. graceful, nimble, lively
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ailment

 

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n. sickness, illness, disease
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allot

 

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v. divide, distribute
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amazing

 

Definition
adj. astonishing, astounding, surprising, startling
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amiable

 

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adj. agreeable, congenial, pleasant, friendly
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anticipate

 

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v. foresee, expect, predict
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anxious

 

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adj. (1) worried, nervous, apprehensive; (2) eager, avid
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appraise

 

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v. evaluate, estimate, assess
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apt

 

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adj. (1) appropriate, suitable, correct, relevant, proper; (2) likely, prone
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arduous

 

Definition
adj. difficult, strenuous, exhausting
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arid

 

Definition
adj. dry, barren
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aroma

 

Definition
n. fragrance, smell, odor, scent
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artificial

 

Definition
adj. synthetic, imitation, man-made
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astonishing

 

Definition
adj. surprising, amazing, astounding
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astute

 

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adj. intelligent, clever, perceptive
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attain

 

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v. accomplish, achieve
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augment

 

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v. supplement, increase, strengthen, expand
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austere

 

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adj. strict, harsh, severe, stern
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authentic

 

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adj. genuine, true
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averse

 

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adj. opposed to, against, hostile to
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aversion

 

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n. dislike, hostility, fear
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awkward

 

Definition
adj. clumsy, embarrassing
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