托福核心词表

A sudden intense feeling of fear.

very cold in temperature

to bring your eyebrows together so that lines appear on your face, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

Dirty and untidy in appearance.

careful to use only as much money, food, etc. as is necessary

to cause someone to feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot achieve what they want

To express vehement protest or denunciation.

Designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive or decorative.

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

relating to the most important or basic part of something

extremely angry

The movable objects, such as chairs, tables, and beds, that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in.

to a greater degree or extent; more

wild or violent anger

The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

too concerned or worried about details or standards, especially unimportant ones

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

having a soft, fluffy, or indistinct texture or appearance.

to speak quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand

Providing gain or profit; profitable.

To deny or contradict something, especially a statement or fact.

A very large group of stars and associated matter held together by gravitational attraction

a very strong wind

brave, especially in a very difficult or dangerous situation

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art.

A member of a gang of violent criminals.

An empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things.

a particular style or type of clothing, especially clothes that are unusual or that show someone’s job or status

to collect or gather something, especially information or support

To add a small amount of food to something to decorate it or improve its appearance.

a long, deep cut or wound.

a clear liquid obtained from petroleum, used as a fuel in car engines and other motors.

To take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.

lacking social grace or tact; awkward.

a standard measure or scale of measurement

To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

A set of toothed wheels that work together to change the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism and the speed of the driven parts.

a precious stone, especially when cut and polished for use in jewellery

relating to all or most people, things, or places; not specific or detailed

to make a general statement or form a general opinion that is true in most cases

In most cases; usually.

To produce or create something.

Willing to give money, help, or time freely.

In a way that shows a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Friendly and cheerful.

A style or category of art, music, or literature.

polite, refined, or respectable, often in an exaggerated or affected way.

polite and refined manners or behaviour, especially associated with high social class.

People of good social position, specifically the class of people next below the nobility in position and birth.

real and exactly what it appears to be; not artificial or false.

The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.

to begin to grow or develop; to sprout, as from a seed or spore.

To make a mocking or jeering remark; to scoff or taunt.

to cover something with a thin layer of gold or gold paint

A piece of women's underwear worn around the waist and hips to shape the body.

The main or essential part of a matter, idea, or conversation.

A large, persistent body of dense ice that is constantly moving under its own weight.

An attractive and exciting quality that makes someone or something seem special, often associated with wealth, beauty, or fame.

Attractive in an exciting and special way, often because of being connected with wealth, fashion, or fame.

(of light) very bright and harsh, so that it is difficult to look at

To fit or cover with glass.

to shine with a soft, faint, or intermittent light

To collect information or material gradually and with difficulty from various sources.

full of high-spirited delight; joyful

To move smoothly, quietly, and continuously, as if without effort.

a state of near darkness

dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that makes you feel sad

Having, worthy of, or bringing great fame, admiration, or praise; magnificent.

A list of difficult, technical, or specialized words with their definitions, often placed at the back of a book.

Having a smooth, shiny, and reflective surface.

to bite something repeatedly, often making a hole in it or gradually destroying it

A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.

extremely beautiful or attractive

Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true.

to legally control a country, state, or area and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing public services, etc.

to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly, firmly, or roughly

characterized by kindness, courtesy, and pleasantness

Impressive and large or important.

To take and hold something firmly with your hands.

Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

to please or satisfy someone

The feeling of being thankful and wanting to express your thanks.

done or given freely, without reason or cause

The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.

a thick, oily substance, especially one used to make machine parts move smoothly

Covered with or resembling grease; oily or slippery.

Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or food.

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

a feeling of having been treated unfairly

to feel or express great sadness, especially because someone has died

Suffered deep sorrow or distress, especially due to someone's death or a loss.

looking or sounding very serious, stern, and without cheer

to crush something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces

To hold something tightly.

To try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands

easily annoyed and complaining in a bad-tempered way.

a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time

to complain about something in a bad-tempered way, often in a low voice

Easily annoyed and complaining in a bad-tempered way.

a formal promise or assurance, especially that something is of a specified quality or will last for a specified time.

without deceit or cunning; innocent and sincere.

an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

(of a liquid) to flow or pour out suddenly and in large quantities

done in a way that is repeated regularly and is difficult to stop; done as a habit

(of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

to argue or bargain with someone in order to reach an agreement on the price of something

to call to someone in order to attract their attention

to stop moving or happening

to prevent someone from easily doing or achieving something

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

To touch, hold, or move something with your hands.

convenient to handle or use; useful

lacking any obvious principle of organization; random

To annoy or worry someone by putting pressure on them or saying or doing unpleasant things to them.

Stubborn and unwilling to change your ideas or opinions.

almost not; only just

able to survive difficult or harsh conditions; robust.

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by its driver

to make repeated attacks on an enemy

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses