Exam word list
托福核心词表
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浏览托福阅读、听力与写作中的核心词汇。 共 4,510 个词,本页显示 120 个可用词条。
harvest
nthe time of year when crops are gathered from the fields
hasten
vto make something happen sooner or more quickly
hasty
adjDone or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.
hatch
v(of a young bird, fish, insect, etc.) to come out of an egg
hatchet
na small axe with a short handle
hatred
nAn extremely strong feeling of dislike; hate.
haughty
adjUnpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people.
haul
vTo pull or drag something with effort or force.
haunt
v(of a ghost or spirit) to appear regularly in a place
haven
nA place of safety or refuge; a harbor or port.
hazard
nsomething that could be dangerous or cause damage or accidents
hazardous
adjinvolving risk or danger
head
nThe upper part of the human body, or the front or top part of an animal's body, containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.
headstrong
adjdetermined to do things your own way and refusing to listen to advice; stubborn and willful.
heal
v(of a wound or injury) to become healthy and sound again; to make whole.
healthful
adjgood for your health; promoting physical well-being.
hearsay
ninformation that you have heard from other people but do not know to be true; rumor or gossip.
heave
vto lift or pull something heavy with one great effort
hectic
adjfull of incessant or frantic activity
heedless
adjNot paying attention to something; showing a lack of care or attention.
heirship
nthe legal right or status of being an heir; inheritance.
helpless
adjunable to take care of yourself or do things without the help of other people
heredity
nthe passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
heresy
nA belief or opinion that is against the official or accepted beliefs of a religion, especially Christianity.
heritage
nProperty that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
hesitate
vTo pause before saying or doing something because you are uncertain or nervous.
hew
vTo cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a heavy tool such as an axe.
hideous
adjExtremely ugly or frightening in appearance.
highlight
vTo mark text with a bright color to make it easy to see or to emphasize it.
hike
vto walk a long distance in the countryside, especially for pleasure
hilarious
adjextremely funny and causing loud laughter.
hilarity
nLoud, boisterous laughter or a situation causing great amusement and laughter.
hinder
vTo make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen.
hinge
na movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes.
hoarse
adj(of a voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting.
hoax
nan act intended to trick or deceive people, often by making them believe something false
hoist
vto raise or lift something to a higher position, especially using ropes or machinery
holocaust
nA great or complete destruction, especially by fire.
homage
nspecial honor or respect shown publicly.
homicide
nthe crime of killing another person
homogeneous
adjconsisting of parts or people that are all the same or of the same type
horizontal
adjParallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.
horror
nan intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
hospitable
adjfriendly and welcoming to guests or strangers
hostile
adjUnfriendly and showing dislike or opposition
howl
vto make a long, loud, sad sound, especially like a dog or wolf
hubbub
na loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large crowd of people.
human
adjRelating to or characteristic of people or human beings
humane
adjcharacterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion
humid
adj(of the air or climate) containing a high amount of water or water vapor; damp.
humidity
nthe amount of water vapor present in the air.
humiliate
vto make someone feel very ashamed or stupid, especially in front of other people.
humorous
adjcausing laughter and amusement; comical.
hump
nA rounded lump or mound, especially on a person's or animal's back.
hunger
nThe feeling you have when you need to eat.
hurdle
na frame or fence for jumping over in a race
hurl
vto throw something with great force
hurricane
na violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western atlantic ocean
husbandry
nthe careful management of resources, especially money or crops
hustle
vto make someone move quickly by pushing or forcing them
hybrid
nthe offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.
hygiene
nconditions or practices that help to maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness.
hypothesis
na proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.
iceberg
na very large mass of ice floating in the sea, most of which is below the surface
identical
adjexactly the same in every detail
identify
vTo recognize and correctly name someone or something
ideology
nA system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
idiocy
nExtremely stupid behavior or action; the state of being an idiot.
idiosyncrasy
na mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
idiot
nA very stupid or foolish person
idiotic
adjExtremely stupid or foolish.
idol
nAn image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
idyllic
adjExtremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque, like a perfect scene in the countryside.
ignite
vto start burning, or to make something start burning
ignoble
adjNot honorable in character or purpose; dishonorable.
ignominious
adjdeserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
ignorance
nlack of knowledge, information, or education about something
ignorant
adjLacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated.
ignore
vTo refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally.
illegible
adjnot clear enough to be read; unreadable.
illegitimate
adjnot authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.
illicit
adjNot allowed by law or rules; forbidden.
illuminate
vto shine light on something or to make something brighter
illusion
nA false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation.
illustrate
vto explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.
illustrious
adjWell known, respected, and admired for past achievements; distinguished.
imaginary
adjExisting only in the mind or imagination; not real.
imaginative
adjhaving or showing creativity or inventiveness.
imbibe
vTo drink, especially alcohol.
imbue
vto fill someone or something with a particular feeling, quality, or idea
imitate
vTo copy the way someone or something looks, sounds, or behaves.
immediate
adjHappening or done without delay
immense
adjextremely large or great, especially in scale or degree
immerse
vto put someone or something completely into a liquid so that they are covered by it.
immigrate
vto come to live permanently in a foreign country.
imminent
adj(especially of something unpleasant) about to happen
immobile
adjnot moving; not able to move or be moved
immortal
adjLiving forever; never dying or decaying.
immune
adjProtected against a particular disease by inoculation or as a result of natural processes.
impact
nThe powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person.
impair
vTo damage something or make it weaker or less effective
impale
vTo pierce with a sharp pointed object, such as a stake or spear.
impart
vTo make information known; to tell or communicate.
impartial
adjnot supporting any of the sides involved in an argument; fair and unbiased
impassioned
adjfilled with or showing great emotion
impassive
adjnot showing any emotion or feeling; calm and composed.
impatient
adjHaving or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
impeach
vto charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office.
impeccable
adjwithout any faults or mistakes; perfect.
impel
vTo force or urge someone to do something.
imperative
adjextremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately
impertinent
adjrude and not showing respect, especially towards someone older or in a higher position
impervious
adjnot allowing fluid to pass through
impetuous
adjacting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive
impetus
nthe force that makes something happen or happen more quickly
implement
vTo put a plan, system, or decision into effect.
implicate
vTo show or suggest that someone is involved in something wrong or criminal.
implicit
adjsuggested or understood without being stated directly
imposing
adjGrand and impressive in appearance
impotence
nLack of power or ability to do something; helplessness.