托福核心词表

To leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever

Embarrassed or ashamed because of a sudden loss of confidence.

to become less strong; to make something less strong

to give up a position of power or authority, especially that of a king or queen

To take someone away illegally by force or deception; kidnap.

To regard with extreme disgust and hatred; to detest utterly.

causing a strong feeling of disgust and hatred

The physical or mental power or skill needed to do something.

burning strongly and with flames

Different from what is usual or expected, especially in a way that is worrying or undesirable.

To officially end or stop a law, system, practice, or institution.

relating to the people or animals that have existed in a place or country from the earliest times.

failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful

to shorten (a book, play, etc.) by leaving out some parts

Complete and total, not limited in any way.

To formally declare that someone is free from guilt, blame, or responsibility for something.

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance

extremely interesting; holding one's attention completely

to choose not to do or have something, especially something you like or enjoy, because it is bad for your health or considered morally wrong

the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable, especially alcohol, sex, or certain foods, often for religious or health reasons.

Existing as an idea or quality, not having a physical or concrete existence.

a general idea or quality rather than an actual person, object, or event

difficult to understand; obscure.

Completely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate; ridiculous.

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

The use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful.

relating to education, especially at college or university level

to begin to move more quickly; to start to happen or make something happen at a faster rate.

To make something more noticeable or prominent.

a way of entering or reaching a place

Happening by chance, not by plan or intention.

to praise or welcome someone or something publicly and enthusiastically.

to provide someone with a place to live, stay, or work

to go somewhere with someone

a person who helps another commit a crime or do something wrong.

highly trained or skilled in a particular activity, art, or subject.

to approach and speak to someone, often in an aggressive or demanding way.

A record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose.

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

Correct in all details; exact.

A statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind.

To say that someone has done something wrong or is guilty of something.

usual or habitual; familiar through regular use or practice

To succeed in doing or causing something to happen, especially after a lot of effort.

A chemical substance that has a pH of less than 7, reacts with metals and bases, and typically has a sour taste.

to accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is real

To get or obtain something, especially through effort or experience.

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.

to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime

having an unpleasantly bitter, sharp smell or taste

characterized by bitterness, sharpness, or harshness of speech, manner, or feeling.

Bitter and sharp animosity, especially in speech, tone, or feeling.

Temporarily doing the duties of another person

the process of doing something, especially in order to achieve a particular thing

Engaged in action or activity; moving or capable of moving about.

Existing in fact; real.

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain such as business or politics.

(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

a well-known phrase expressing a general truth or piece of wisdom.

to change something to suit a new purpose or situation

Able to change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new or different situations.

the process of changing something to suit a new situation or purpose.

A person who is unable to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful.

being physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity, and unable to stop having or doing it without great difficulty

very skilled or proficient at something

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity for a particular need or purpose.

To stick firmly to a surface or substance.

A person who follows or supports a particular person, belief, or cause.

having a sticky surface; tending to stick to things

Next to or adjoining something else.

to be next to and joined with something

next to or in contact with something else; sharing a common boundary.

to stop a meeting or an official process for a period of time

To change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable.

to manage and organize the affairs of a company, government, or other organization.

The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

deserving respect and approval; excellent

to regard with respect, warm approval, or pleased wonder.

to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true

to tell someone firmly that you disapprove of something they have done.

To take another person's child into your own family and legally become its parent.

To love and respect someone very much.

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

To move forward or make progress.

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

a difficult or unpleasant situation

an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation

sensible and a good idea in order to achieve something

to give someone advice; to tell someone what you think they should do

to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

friendly, easy to talk to, and easy to like

To produce a change in someone or something.

A feeling of liking and caring for someone or something

showing feelings of liking or love, especially by touching, holding, or being very close

To officially attach or connect an organization or person to a larger group

A strong feeling that you understand and like someone or something

to state firmly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strongly

To cause pain, suffering, or severe trouble to someone or something.

Causing severe physical or mental suffering or distress.

the state of having a lot of money or owning many things; wealth

Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

to have enough money to be able to pay for something

the length of time that a person or thing has existed

having lived for a long time; old

a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

to make a bad situation, an illness, or an injury worse

formed by the combination of several separate elements; total.

Feelings of anger and hatred that may result in threatening or violent behaviour.

ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

filled with horror or shock

Able to move quickly and easily

the ability to move quickly and easily

to make someone feel angry, anxious, or nervous

To spend a long time worrying and being upset about something.

relating to land, farming, or agriculture.

pleasant and easy to like

To point or direct a weapon, remark, or action towards a particular target or goal.

Quick to notice and respond to danger or problems; watchful.

A branch of mathematics in which letters and symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations.