托福核心词表

spending or using a lot more money or resources than is necessary or reasonable

to free or remove someone or something from a difficult situation or constraint

to flow out slowly and steadily, or to cause something to flow out in this way, especially through small openings

feeling or showing great happiness and triumph, especially because of a success.

A person who has personally seen something happen, especially a crime or accident, and can describe it.

a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson

To invent or produce something false in order to deceive.

one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

(of an argument, theory, or statement) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

A place, piece of equipment, or service provided for a particular purpose.

relating to or inclined to form factions or cause dissension.

(of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible; very weak or slight.

remaining loyal and steadfast

capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

to make yourself/someone well acquainted with or knowledgeable about something.

To cause to suffer severely from hunger

A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

Extreme and often irrational enthusiasm or zeal, especially for a religious or political cause.

The activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.

a humorous play or film where the plot and characters are exaggerated to make people laugh

to attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely

(of people) following a style that is currently popular

the belief that all events are decided in advance by a divine power or fate and that humans cannot change them.

Having important, often negative, consequences.

extremely silly, showing a lack of intelligence or thought.

able to be done or achieved; possible and practical.

an action or piece of work that requires skill, strength, or courage and is an impressive achievement.

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep, etc.

A chemical process in which substances such as sugar are broken down into simpler substances, producing alcohol, gases, or acids, often used in making foods like bread, yogurt, or alcoholic drinks.

extremely aggressive, violent, or fierce

A small, domesticated mammal of the weasel family, often kept for hunting rabbits or as a pet.

(of land or soil) able to produce good crops or plants

A substance that is added to soil to help plants grow.

Having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something

(of a wound or sore) to become infected and filled with pus.

A chain or shackle placed around a prisoner's ankle to restrict movement.

A long and bitter quarrel or conflict between two people, families, or groups.

having or showing the symptoms of a fever

Changing often and unpredictably, especially in one's loyalties, interests, or affections.

Literature that describes imaginary people and events, not real ones.

Not real or true; invented or imagined.

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

A thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination.

a person who is the head or chief in name only, having no real power or authority.

Extremely dirty and unpleasant

relating to the end or conclusion of something; last in a series or process.

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

A small songbird with a short, stout beak, typically having a conical shape adapted for eating seeds.

of very high quality; very good of its kind

solid and not easy to bend, move, or break

Relating to or resembling a fish, especially in smell or taste.

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose

Occurring in short, irregular periods; not steady or continuous.

Suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

Attached or placed so as not to be movable

A permanent piece of furniture or equipment that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle.

To burn or shine with a sudden, bright, unsteady light.

to praise someone in an exaggerated way, often to gain favor or to make them feel pleased

The particular taste of a food or drink.

a mark or fault that spoils something and makes it less perfect or effective

to strip the skin off a person or animal, typically as an act of punishment or torture.

to run away, especially from danger or something unpleasant

able to bend easily without breaking.

to burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly

(of a person, especially a woman) frivolous, irresponsible, and prone to sudden changes of mood or interest; capricious.

(of a material or object) easily damaged or broken; weak and insubstantial.

To turn over quickly or with a light, sharp movement.

the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period

to struggle or move with difficulty, especially in water, mud, or a deep soft substance

to refuse to obey or respect a rule, law, or person in authority, often in an open or scornful way.

to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc., especially from one extreme to another.

able to speak or write a particular language easily, accurately, and articulately

consisting of or covered with a soft mass of fibres or hair

to become red in the face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot

to make someone nervous and confused, especially by hurrying them

a mass of very small bubbles that form on the surface of a liquid.

An enemy or opponent.

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface which obscures visibility.

to prevent something bad or someone's plan from succeeding.

To encourage or stir up (undesirable or violent feelings or actions).

most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

A person or thing that comes before and signals the approach of another.

to know or be aware of something that will happen in the future

the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future

To prevent or delay something by taking action first.

To make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive.

completely unhappy or hopeless

Relating to or done in accordance with rules, convention, or ceremony; official.

of or in an earlier time; having been previously

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

To leave someone, especially when you have a responsibility to stay with them.

A building or group of buildings constructed for military defence, often with strong walls and other features to protect against attack.

A thing at which someone excels; a strong point or special talent.

Forward in time, place, or order; onward.

Direct and outspoken; straightforward in manner or speech.

to make a place stronger against attack, especially by building high walls or other defenses.

Courage and strength of mind when facing pain, danger, or adversity.

A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack.

happening by chance, especially a lucky chance that brings a good result

having or bringing good luck; lucky

a large amount of money or valuable possessions

offensive or disgusting because of decay or dirt

a bird, especially a chicken, that is kept for its meat or eggs.

a small part or amount of something

The result of breaking something, especially a bone or other hard object

easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

A small part broken off or separated from something larger.

consisting of small, disconnected, or incomplete parts.

Having a pleasant, sweet smell

(of a person) physically weak and delicate, especially because of age or illness.

honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like

relating to or like a brother or brothers; brotherly.

the crime of deceiving people in order to gain something such as money or goods

involving, done by, or obtained through deception, typically for personal or financial gain.

Filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)

a state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.

To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.