托福核心词表

To persuade or attract someone or something to go somewhere or to do something by offering something desirable.

To wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially when intending to do something bad.

A soft, gentle shine on the surface of something.

full of strength, vigor, and healthy energy

(of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush

very comfortable and expensive, often involving great pleasure

(of poetry) expressing the writer's personal feelings and thoughts in an imaginative and beautiful way.

extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in appearance or quality.

To injure a person or animal severely and permanently, especially by damaging a part of their body so that it can no longer be used.

to cause something to continue; to keep something in existence or in good condition.

greater in size, amount, importance, or seriousness

the greater number or part; more than half of a total.

A serious problem or disease, especially one that affects a person or society for a long time.

A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.

Having or showing a wish to harm others

the desire to harm someone; ill will.

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; characterized by malice.

to say unpleasant and untrue things about someone

(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.

A warm-blooded animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, the secretion of milk by females for the nourishment of the young, and (typically) the birth of live young.

An official order or command to do something, especially one given by a government or other authority.

Required by law or rule; compulsory.

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

To severely damage or injure something by twisting, crushing, or tearing it, often making it unrecognizable.

A mental illness characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

Many and various; of many different kinds.

To control or influence someone or something in a clever or dishonest way.

To make or produce something, especially in large quantities using machinery.

Animal dung or other organic material used to fertilize soil.

a type of hard stone that is often white with dark lines running through it, used for making statues and buildings

the empty space at the side of a written or printed page

Relating to the sea or sea transport.

Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.

Connected with the sea or ships.

extremely good, enjoyable, or impressive

A large amount or quantity of something with no definite shape.

extremely large, heavy, and solid

So good or great that nothing can be compared to it; having no equal.

the science of numbers, quantities, and shapes, and the relationships between them

A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

a complicated and confusing network of passages or paths

to have a particular meaning or represent something

(of a river or road) to curve a lot rather than being straight

An action, object, or system by which a result is achieved; a method.

Relating to or operated by a machine or machinery.

The branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment.

To try to change or have an influence on something that is not your responsibility, especially by criticizing or giving unwanted advice.

To try to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on.

of only moderate quality; not very good.

involving or absorbed in deep thought, especially about spiritual matters.

A means or method for communicating or expressing something

quiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want without expressing your own opinion

something that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat.

To repair something that is broken, damaged, or torn.

(of work) not skilled or important, and often boring or badly paid

To refer to something briefly or casually.

goods that are bought and sold; commercial products.

Showing or exercising mercy; being kind and forgiving, especially to someone you have the power to punish.

to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this

the quality of being good and deserving praise or reward

Untidy and dirty.

The chemical processes in living things that change food, etc. into energy and materials for growth.

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and careful.

Having or showing great power, strength, or size

the action or art of imitating someone or something, especially in order to entertain or ridicule.

That which belongs to me

the smaller number or part; a number or amount that is less than half of a total.

extremely small in size or amount

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

very unhappy or uncomfortable

relating to or characteristic of a miser; stingy, mean.

A state of great suffering or discomfort due to poverty, illness, or unhappiness.

A feeling of doubt, distrust, or worry about what may happen or about whether something is right.

an unfortunate accident or unlucky event, typically a minor one.

To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.

To laugh at or make fun of someone or something by copying them in an exaggerated or insulting way.

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree; not extreme.

Not large in amount, size, etc.

to change something slightly, especially to improve it or make it more acceptable

To change the quality, strength, or tone of something, especially your voice, to achieve a particular effect.

slightly wet

to make something slightly wet

a hollow container used to give shape to a soft or liquid substance when it cools or hardens

the smallest unit of a chemical substance, usually consisting of a group of atoms held together by chemical bonds.

to make someone feel less angry or upset

(of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.

A king or queen who rules a country or territory, usually by hereditary right.

a screen that shows information from a computer

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying.

An imaginary creature that is large, ugly, and frightening.

The level of confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

A stupid or foolish person.

(of living beings, especially humans) certain to die eventually.

For the most part; mainly.

a design or pattern used as a decorative element, especially one that is repeated.

The action or process of moving or being moved.

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

To bring into a disordered or confusing state.

a large number of people or things

Very generous; giving or bestowing something in a very liberal manner.

The process of changing the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.

(of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others.

difficult to understand or explain; not known about

to tell a story or describe a series of events

The legal status of belonging to a particular nation.

Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.

(especially of children) behaving badly; not willing to obey rules

Relating to a navy or warships.

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

almost but not completely; very close to

lacking the necessities of life; very poor.

To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.

failure to take proper care over something, resulting in damage or injury.

Failing to take proper care over something

To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.

easily agitated or alarmed; anxious or apprehensive

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

to stop something from having an effect, especially by having an opposite effect that cancels it out

to eat something by taking very small bites