托福核心词表

known or talked about by many people; famous

To drive or force something back or away

to make something full or complete again by replacing what has been used or is missing.

to express disapproval or disappointment to someone because of their bad or foolish behaviour

the act or process of producing babies, young animals, or plants

To refuse to accept or be associated with something; to reject it as untrue or unjust.

To drive back or repel an attack or attacker.

causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; very unpleasant

To save someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation.

To look like or be similar to someone or something.

To feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair.

to live in a particular place

A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.

a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

To refuse to accept or be changed by something; to oppose or fight against something.

Having or showing great determination; firm and unwavering.

to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty

having made a firm decision and determined not to change it

the quality of being deep, full, and echoing

Belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned.

The process of breathing; the act of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.

to prevent someone or something from doing something, especially by using physical force

to limit the size, amount, or range of something

to begin again or continue after an interruption

to keep or continue to have something, especially in a particular place or condition.

To make something slower or happen later; to delay the progress or development of something.

to reply to an accusation or criticism in a quick, clever, or angry way

to say publicly that you will not do something you had said you would do, or to admit that something you said was not true

to get or bring something back from somewhere

to make known something that was previously secret or unknown.

a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others

The income that a government, company, or organization receives regularly.

To feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something, especially of a sacred or exalted nature.

a feeling of profound respect and admiration mixed with awe or fear.

to return to a previous state, condition, or subject

to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc., in order to correct or improve it

to become, or to make someone or something become, conscious, healthy, or strong again

to officially cancel the effect of a decision, law, or document so that it no longer has any legal force

A question or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in discovering its answer or meaning.

Deserving or inviting mockery; absurd and laughable.

not able to be changed or adapted; inflexible

The quality of being extremely thorough, careful, or strict, especially in academic or scientific work.

extremely thorough and careful

The outer, often curved or circular, edge of something, especially a wheel, cup, or geographic feature.

A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd

(of fruit or crops) fully grown and ready to be eaten or used

The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening

A religious or other solemn ceremony or act performed in a prescribed manner.

A person, group, or organization that competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

strong and healthy; vigorous.

The function or position that someone or something has in a particular situation, system, or activity.

To decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; to decompose.

(of organic matter) decaying or decomposing and emitting a foul smell.

having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level

A usual or fixed way of doing things.

waste material; things that are no longer wanted or needed.

involving or limited to basic principles; at the simplest or most basic level.

having a rough, uneven, and irregular surface; rocky.

to make a continuous deep sound

To think deeply about something.

A situation in which something suddenly breaks apart or bursts.

A reddish-brown substance that forms on iron or steel when it gets wet.

Relating to or characteristic of the countryside; simple, plain, and often charming in a way associated with rural life.

having no pity or compassion for others; cruel and merciless.

connected with god or a god; considered to be holy

a seat, often made of leather, for a rider on the back of a horse.

A Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.

to save something valuable from a situation that is already damaged or destroyed.

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

The condition of having a healthy mind and not being mentally ill.

the use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.

using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.

showing that you think you are better than other people and do not take them seriously, using humor that is cruel and mocking.

To satisfy (a need or desire) fully or to excess.

the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable.

to make something completely wet

to keep someone or something safe from harm, loss, or unwanted change

money that you have saved, especially in a bank or invested

To enjoy the taste or smell of something completely and deliberately.

A series of musical notes ascending or descending in pitch.

To look at all parts of something carefully in order to detect some feature

An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.

existing in insufficient quantity or amount; meager.

insufficient for the demand; not plentiful

To cause someone to feel frightened or anxious.

To throw or drop things so that they spread over an area in an irregular way.

The natural features of a landscape, such as mountains, forests, rivers, etc., especially when they are beautiful to look at.

A plan that lists the times when particular events or activities will happen

an amount of money given to a person by an organization to help pay for their education

a tool like a spoon with a deep bowl and a short handle, used for picking up and moving loose or soft substances

the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with

to burn the surface of something with flame or intense heat so as to discolour or damage it.

feeling or expressing contempt or disdain

A person, especially a soldier, sent out to get information about the enemy's position, strength, etc.

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

to rub your skin with your nails, especially because it itches

A flat surface on a television, computer, or other electronic device that shows images or information.

a feeling of doubt or hesitation about the rightness or morality of an action.

Very careful to do what is right, honest, or morally correct.

to examine or look at something very carefully in order to discover information.

the art of making three-dimensional figures or designs from materials such as stone, wood, or metal.

To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

A substance, such as salt, herbs, or spices, used to add flavor to food.

the state of being private and away from other people

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance

The process by which substances are produced and released from a cell or a gland.

Calm, quiet, or composed; not excited or agitated.

Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.

according to the available facts or one's perception, but not necessarily in reality; apparently.

any of the parts into which something can be divided

to separate or set apart from others or from a main body or group.

to take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

the process of choosing someone or something from a group

Concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself; seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others.

one of the two periods that the school or college year is divided into, especially in the us.

(of a person) Possessing or showing good sense and judgment; practical and reasonable.

Easily affected or changed by something.

relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect