托福核心词表

Belonging to a foreign country or nation.

to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged

a chemical substance that reacts with acids to form a salt and has a ph greater than 7.

To state that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof.

loyalty or commitment to a superior, government, group, or cause.

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

To make something less severe, painful, or unpleasant.

a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations or groups to cooperate for specific purposes, especially in war or politics.

To set apart or designate something for a specific purpose or to a particular person or group.

to give time, money, tasks, etc. to somebody/something as a share of what is available

To mention something or someone indirectly, without discussing it or them explicitly.

the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

An indirect or passing reference to something, especially in literature.

To join or unite for a common purpose or action.

Without any other people

To make or become different; to change.

To occur or follow by turns; to repeatedly switch between two states or actions.

(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

The principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

a light, silver-colored metal that is used for making cooking equipment, aircraft parts, etc.

A former male student of a particular school, college, or university.

to combine two or more things into a single, unified whole, especially organizations or companies.

to collect something, especially in large quantities

a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or an artistic activity, on an unpaid basis rather as a hobby.

filled with great surprise or wonder

Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; not clear or decided.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for.

To make small changes to a text, law, or document in order to improve it or correct it.

having or displaying a friendly, pleasant, and agreeable manner.

Characterized by friendliness and goodwill; not hostile or antagonistic.

A quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent.

(of an amount or supply) large and generous; more than enough

to increase the strength or amount of something, especially sound.

similar in some ways, allowing a comparison to be made

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

The detailed study or examination of something in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features.

a short, often amusing story about a real person or event.

the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

full of life, excitement, or activity; lively

to take control of a country or region by force, especially without permission from the people living there

To destroy something or someone completely so that nothing is left.

to add notes to a text or diagram giving explanation or comment.

to make something known publicly or officially, especially for the first time.

to make someone feel slightly angry or impatient

Once every year; by the year.

to state officially that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists or is valid

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.

Strong dislike, opposition, or active hostility between people or groups.

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

To expect that something will happen and to be ready for it.

belonging to the distant past, especially from ancient times

The ancient past, especially the times of the Greeks and Romans.

Preventing the growth of microorganisms that cause disease or decay.

feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

an opening, hole, or gap.

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem

Clothing, especially of a particular or formal type

to make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

to come into sight; to become visible

to show approval or enjoyment of a performance, speech, etc. by clapping the hands repeatedly

a person who formally requests something, especially a job, a place at a college, or a loan.

a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something

To choose someone for a job or position of responsibility.

To assess the value, quality, or nature of something or someone.

to recognize the full worth of something or someone

To arrest someone for a crime.

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

suitable or acceptable for a particular situation

to have a positive opinion of someone or something; to regard favorably

Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

Exactly right for a particular situation or purpose; appropriate.

A natural ability or skill at doing something.

(of land) suitable for growing crops

the official process of settling an argument or a disagreement by an independent person or group

a person who is chosen to settle a disagreement between two people or groups

Very old or old-fashioned.

Showing strong feelings or enthusiasm; passionate.

Very strong feelings of enthusiasm or love

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

A member of the highest social class, especially a person who has a title such as 'duke' or 'countess', typically with inherited wealth and power.

The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers, especially the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Weapons and military equipment used by a country or group.

a hard covering, typically made of metal, worn to protect the body in battle

A distinctive, typically pleasant smell, especially of food, drink, or plants.

to cause someone to have a particular feeling or reaction

To plan or prepare for an event or a meeting

An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions.

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

A particular item or object, especially one of a specified type.

To go up or climb something.

the act of climbing or moving upwards; a journey up a mountain

To find out or learn something with certainty.

Practicing strict self-denial or self-discipline, especially for spiritual reasons.

a particular part or feature of something

To spread false or damaging accusations about someone; to slander.

An attack on someone's reputation or good name, often by making false or misleading statements.

A strong desire to achieve something high or great.

To have a strong desire to achieve or become something, typically something ambitious.

A person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons.

To murder (a prominent person) by a sudden or secret attack, often for political or religious reasons.

A violent physical or verbal attack.

To come together as a group.

A group of people gathered together for a common purpose, especially for a formal meeting.

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

to make a judgement about the nature, quality, or importance of someone or something.

A useful or valuable thing or person.

showing great care, attention, and effort over a long period of time

to learn and understand information, rules, or a culture so that you can use it effectively

to help someone to do something

To connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else.

an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose