托福核心词表

to cause something to continue for a long time

To make someone feel confused and uncertain because something is difficult to understand or solve.

to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties

continuing to exist or occur over a long period; difficult to get rid of.

The people who are employed in an organization, company, or military force.

A particular way of considering something; a point of view.

good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.

directly relating to or relevant to the matter at hand.

To change something from its original purpose, meaning, or state to a wrong or unnatural one.

a formal written request, especially one signed by many people, appealing to authority for a cause

to make someone extremely frightened, so they cannot move or think

a distinct stage in a process of change or development

The study of the sounds of human speech.

(of a place, building, scene, etc.) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way, like something in a picture.

to make a small hole in or through something using a sharp object

The action of stealing things of little value, especially in small quantities or from where one works.

having or showing a deep respect for god and religion

A large hole in the ground, either natural or made by digging

deserving or arousing pity

The central point, pin, or column on which something turns or balances.

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

to make someone less angry or hostile, especially by doing or saying things to please them.

Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

A serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

A large, round object in space that moves around a star (such as the sun) and receives light from it.

A large area of high, flat land

seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed

A person who writes plays.

a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant in a court of law, stating whether they are guilty or not guilty of the offense they are charged with.

To ask for something in a serious and emotional way.

giving a feeling of happy satisfaction

a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment

a formal, solemn promise or agreement.

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

The series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film, etc.

To measure the depth of something, especially water.

to move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something

a calm, confident manner and control over your feelings

to make air, water, or land dirty and dangerous, especially with waste or chemicals.

To think about something carefully for a period of time.

slow and clumsy because of great weight

Able to be easily carried or moved.

a part of a whole.

a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially one showing only the face and upper body.

To show or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work.

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or difficulty.

completely sure; expressing certainty

all future generations of people.

to arrange for something to happen at a later time than originally planned

the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting

having great power, influence, or effect

Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible but not yet actual.

Domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, kept for their eggs or meat.

relating to real situations and actions rather than ideas or theories

To give a religious talk, especially in a church, about how people should behave or what they should believe.

to happen or exist before something else

of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

To cause (something) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

exact and accurate in all details

To make something impossible or prevent it from happening.

a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner

to be the largest in number or the most important

More important, powerful, or capable than other people or things of a similar kind; outstanding.

more desirable or suitable

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

(of a woman or female animal) having a child or young developing in the uterus.

an action or event that happens before another more important one and forms an introduction to it

A statement or idea that forms the basis for a theory, argument, or line of reasoning and is assumed to be true.

To keep something in its original state or in good condition.

The force or weight that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else.

The respect and admiration that someone or something gets because of their success, important position, or high quality.

To suppose that something is true based on reasonable probability, though not certain.

An idea that is taken to be true, often without proof.

behaving with too much confidence and not showing respect, by doing things you have no right to do

To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game.

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

to prove more powerful or superior; to be victorious.

existing or happening often or over a large area at a particular time; common or widespread

To stop something from happening or to stop someone from doing something.

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

most important; main

relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something

most important; main

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

To ask questions or examine something carefully in order to discover facts or information.

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

To continue to do something that has already been started.

A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

To announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive or important.

To push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object

Spending money or resources recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

(of behavior) showing disrespect for God or holy things

to claim that something is true or correct, often when others may doubt it

An outline of something, especially a person's face, as seen from the side

to a very great or intense degree

Existing or given in large amounts; abundant

Forward or onward movement towards a destination or goal.

to increase rapidly in number or amount; multiply

producing a large amount of something, such as fruit, offspring, or creative work.

to make something last longer

Important and well-known

Showing signs of future success or excellence.

To cause or urge someone to do something or to act.

Lying flat or face downwards

very noticeable or marked; conspicuous.

To support or keep something in position by placing something under or against it.

To produce new plants from a parent plant.

To push or drive something forward or onward.

A natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

The relationship between the size, number, or amount of two things, showing how much bigger one is than the other.

a formal suggestion or plan

To suggest a plan, idea, or action for people to consider.

behaviour that is accepted as socially or morally correct and proper

to officially forbid something, especially by law

to officially accuse someone of a crime and try to show in a court of law that they are guilty

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

expected or expecting to be something particular in the future

successful and wealthy