托福核心词表

a style of painting developed in france in the late 19th century that uses colour to show the effects of light on things and to suggest atmosphere rather than showing exact details.

In a manner that evokes admiration or respect through quality, size, skill, or another impressive attribute.

the state of being in prison; the act of putting someone in prison or the condition of being kept there.

Done or said without any preparation or planning

behavior or an action that is wrong or unacceptable according to moral or social standards.

not planning carefully for the future; not saving or using money wisely

to invent or make something, such as a speech or a piece of music, at the moment it is needed without having planned or prepared it

not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash or unwise.

Showing a lack of respect; rude and not showing shame, especially about something considered socially unacceptable.

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

Acting or done without forethought; controlled by emotion rather than reason.

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the negative consequences of an action.

Not pure; mixed with another substance, especially one that is worse or of lower quality.

The state or quality of being impure; the presence of an unwanted substance that makes something less pure.

To say that someone is responsible for something that has happened, especially something bad, or that something is the cause of something else.

to introduce a new public official or leader at a special ceremony

existing in a person or animal from birth; natural and not learned

To make someone unable to work or function normally, especially by injuring them.

A substance that produces a pleasant smell when burned, used especially in religious ceremonies.

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

Continuing without interruption or pause; unceasing.

just beginning to appear or develop

(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.

to encourage somebody to do something violent, illegal, or unpleasant, especially by making them angry or excited

having a tendency or preference for something; disposed.

not logical or well organized; not expressed clearly

not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

not having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully.

impossible to imagine or believe

The quality of being strange or not suitable in a particular situation.

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place.

Incapable of being corrupted morally; not susceptible to bribery or dishonest influence.

so extreme as to be difficult to believe; astonishing.

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

to make someone seem guilty of a crime

To become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) because of one's own behavior or actions.

offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or morality, especially in relation to sexual matters.

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly; never showing signs of getting tired.

Not clearly stated, decided, or known; having no exact limits.

protection against possible damage or loss, especially in the form of a promise to pay for any such damage or loss that happens.

To start a line of text further from the margin than the main part of the text.

to show, point, or make something clear

a formal written statement accusing someone of a serious crime, presented by a prosecuting authority to a court.

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Very poor; lacking the necessities of life.

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one's dignity.

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

impossible to defeat or discourage; unyielding.

to cause something to happen or exist

Relating to or characterized by industry, especially manufacturing.

Working hard; diligent.

Not meeting the legal or official requirements to be considered for something.

Having or showing no skill; clumsy

lacking the ability or strength to move or act

a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force.

certain to happen and impossible to avoid

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.

Well known for some bad quality or deed.

To cause someone or something to have a disease or illness, often caused by bacteria or a virus.

(of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or plant to another.

To form an opinion or reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, rather than from explicit statements.

lower in rank, status, or quality

a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Not able to be changed or adapted; unwilling to change one's opinions, decisions, etc.

To make someone or something suffer something unpleasant or harmful.

having a lot of influence on someone or something

A large arrival or entry of people or things into a place.

Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style or manner; not formal.

To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, etc.

to cause a quality or feeling to be present in something; to fill something with something.

(of a person) very clever and skillful at inventing things or solving problems

to live in a particular place

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Existing as a natural, permanent, or essential quality of something.

Existing or occurring at the beginning

To cause something to begin

To force a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body or an animal's body using a needle and syringe.

To cause physical harm or damage to a living being.

causing or likely to cause damage or harm

Existing in a person or thing from birth; inborn

Not guilty of a crime or offence.

the introduction of new things, ideas, or ways of doing something

Too many to be counted; very many.

much more than usual or expected; excessive

an official process to find out the cause of something or to gather information

eager to learn a lot about things, especially by asking questions

In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.

To put or place something inside something else.

to suggest, without being direct, that something unpleasant is true

to demand that something happens or that someone agrees to do something

rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone who is older or more important

to look at something carefully in order to check its quality or condition

To put a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use.

happening or done immediately

To cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin.

To gradually cause someone to have a particular quality, idea, or feeling.

relating to or prompted by instinct; done without conscious thought.

an organization created for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or professional development.

to teach someone a subject or skill

A tool or device used for a particular task, especially for scientific, medical, or technical work.

too extreme to bear; intolerable.

relating to or from an island.

To speak or act in a way that is rude and offensive to someone.

Necessary to make something whole or complete; forming an essential part.

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

relating to the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand things, especially difficult or complicated ideas and subjects

the ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well

Having or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations.

able to be understood; clear enough to be heard or read.

of extreme force, degree, or strength

to become greater, more serious, or more intense, or to make something do this

involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time.

to try to settle a disagreement between two or more people or groups

to stop, seize, or interrupt something or someone that is going from one place to another

to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful

the inner part of something; the inside

to say something suddenly or forcefully that interrupts someone else