托福核心词表

a short period of time between the parts of a play, concert, etc.

A person or organization that helps to arrange agreements or communication between two other people, groups, or countries who are unwilling or unable to deal directly with each other.

Being at a middle stage or level; between two extremes.

Existing or happening inside a person, object, organization, place, or country.

To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats.

To stop a person from speaking or an activity from continuing by saying or doing something.

(of lines, roads, etc.) to meet or cross each other

To become involved in a situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.

a state of having a close personal relationship with someone

Having a very close personal relationship.

To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something against their will.

To cause someone to lose control of their faculties or behavior, typically by alcohol or a drug.

showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations; very brave.

having many complexly interwoven parts or elements; very detailed or complicated.

belonging to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.

to go into a place or situation where you are not wanted or not expected to be

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or proof.

to cause someone to become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant

To enter a country, town, or area using military force in order to take control of it.

not legally or officially acceptable

to make something no longer legally or officially acceptable

extremely useful; indispensable

a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.

opposite in nature, order, or effect

to turn something upside down or put it in the opposite order, position, or arrangement.

To try to find out the facts about something, such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem, in order to learn how it happened or who did it.

having an attractive or appealing quality that encourages you to accept or become involved

The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for help, inspiration, or support.

to cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

impossible to find agreement between or with; impossible to bring into harmony.

Not connected with or relevant to something

not capable of being controlled or restrained

so good or perfect that it cannot be criticized or found fault with.

too attractive or strong to be resisted or refused.

unable to make decisions or not firm in purpose; hesitant.

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

to supply land with water by using channels or pipes so that crops will grow

Easily annoyed or made angry.

to make someone annoyed or a little angry.

to separate a person, animal, or thing from others, or to be separated from them.

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

traveling from place to place, especially for work

A wide-mouthed cylindrical container, typically made of glass or earthenware and without a lid, used for storing food or other substances.

Feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages.

To laugh or shout insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.

a sea animal with a soft, transparent body and long tentacles that can give a painful sting.

danger of loss, harm, or failure

To make a short, sudden movement, or to cause something to move in this way.

to cause something or someone to move suddenly and violently

feeling, showing, or causing great happiness and delight.

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

To mix things together in a confused or untidy way.

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet

A particular point in time or stage in a series of events.

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

to show or prove that something is right, reasonable, or just

In a way that is fair, morally right, and based on good reasons.

relating to young people or animals

One's range of knowledge or understanding.

To take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.

to start a fire or cause something to burn

A country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.

having a lot of knowledge or information about something

Requiring considerable time and effort; involving hard work.

A complicated, irregular network of passages or paths, typically designed to confuse; a maze.

To move or develop more slowly than others

To express sadness and regret about something, often in a loud, demonstrative way.

The solid part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed in a way that suggests tiredness or weakness.

To become weak, feeble, or depressed

To hit with a whip or a thin, flexible object.

Continuing for a long time; enduring.

in the recent past; not long ago

The distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

to praise someone or something highly, especially in a public context.

deserving praise, even if not completely successful

to send a ship or boat into the water, especially for the first time

A small evergreen tree with shiny dark green leaves, or a wreath made from its leaves, used as a symbol of victory or honor in classical times.

An area of short, regularly cut grass in the garden of a house or a park.

a problem or complaint that a person or organization brings to a court of law to be settled

To show someone the way to a place by going with them or in front of them.

Most important or in first place

A group of sports clubs or players that compete against each other in a regular schedule

(of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.

A legal contract by which a property owner allows another person to use it for a specified period in return for payment.

a long, thin piece of rope, leather, or chain used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog

A narrow horizontal shelf projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface.

Money or property that is given to you by someone when they die.

to make something legal by passing a law

Very famous and admired or talked about

to make or pass laws.

causing or able to cause death

to impose or collect (a tax, fee, or fine) by authority

a person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between groups of people.

willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.

To set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or oppression, or from limits that control them.

Having official permission to do something, especially through a legal document (a license).

a type of white or grey stone containing calcium, used in building and in making cement.

To walk with difficulty because of an injured or stiff leg or foot.

(of a liquid or the eyes) clear; transparent

The scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics.

In a form that flows easily and is not a solid or a gas.

Lacking energy or enthusiasm; unwilling and unable to do anything active or interesting.

(of a body or person) thin, supple, and graceful

A sum of money that is borrowed and is expected to be paid back with interest.

unwilling or reluctant to do something

To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something.

To find the exact position of something.

very high and impressive

a thick piece of wood from a tree

based on or using clear, sound reasoning

Measuring a great distance from end to end

The distance of a place east or west of an imaginary line between the North Pole and the South Pole, measured in degrees.

a shape like a curve or circle made by a line curving right round and crossing itself

not firmly or tightly fixed in place; not held or tied together tightly

To steal things from a place, especially during a war or riot.

a way of raising money for a government, charity, or other cause by selling tickets and giving prizes to people whose tickets are chosen by chance

To cause someone to feel calm, relaxed, or sleepy, often by gentle sounds or motions.

Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining.