托福核心词表

to make a short, high-pitched sound or cry

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it

To push a sharp object, especially a knife, into someone or something

not likely to change, fail, or end

The group of people who work for an organization

To walk or move unsteadily, as if you are about to fall.

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, dry, or unappetizing

To follow a person or animal in a secret and often threatening way

A small, open-fronted compartment for selling goods in a market or for displaying items in an exhibition.

The physical or mental energy and strength that allows you to do something for a long time

To be in an upright position on your feet

To cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm

to suffer or die because you do not have enough food to eat

Not moving, changing, or active.

not moving; not intended to be moved

Writing materials such as paper, pens, and envelopes.

(plural in form, used with a plural verb) a collection of numerical facts or measurements, as about people, business conditions, or weather

A figure of a person or animal, made of stone, metal, etc., that is usually the size of the real thing or larger

The social or professional position of someone or something in relation to others.

very loyal and not changing in your attitudes or aims

firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving

Free from living germs or microorganisms; completely clean.

the main long thin part of a plant above the ground from which the leaves or flowers grow

tending or designed to stick to things on contact; adhesive

not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid

not moving or making a sound

To make something develop or become more active; to encourage something.

Unwilling to spend money; mean.

to state clearly and firmly that something must be done, or how it must be done

(of a person) having a broad, sturdy, and relatively short body

(of food) heavy, filling, and often bland or uninteresting

(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build.

to injure a muscle or part of your body by making it work too hard

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.

A narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something.

To become stronger or make something stronger.

requiring or using great effort or energy

to walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

to remove all the things that cover something

to try very hard to achieve something or to do something difficult.

To walk in a slow, relaxed way, especially for pleasure.

Having or showing a firm determination not to change one's attitude or position, despite persuasion or good reasons.

lacking fresh air; warm and humid in an unpleasant way

to make someone unconscious or confused for a short time, especially by hitting them on the head

To prevent something or someone from growing or developing properly.

strongly built and not easily damaged

The state of being under the control, authority, or power of another person or thing.

to express strong emotions or use energy by doing an activity, especially an activity that is considered socially acceptable

to go under the surface of water or another liquid; to put something under the surface of water or another liquid.

The act of accepting that someone has complete control over you and obeying them.

willing to obey or agree to the wishes of others without resistance.

to give a document, proposal, etc. to someone in authority so that they can consider it

lower in rank or position

Happening or coming after something else

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

to take a number or amount away from another number or amount

To try to destroy the power and influence of a government or an established belief

having achieved a desired aim or result; having attained wealth, popularity, or status.

Following one after another in a series without interruption.

expressed clearly and in a few words; brief and concise.

to fail to resist an overpowering force or desire; to yield.

as much as is needed for a particular purpose; enough

to spread over or through something, especially a liquid, light, or color.

To put forward an idea or plan for someone to consider.

Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Bad-tempered and not speaking, usually because you are angry about something

An amount of money

The highest point of a hill or mountain

To order someone to come to a place.

of excellent quality; splendid

Concerned only with what is obvious or apparent; not thorough or deep.

a person who is in charge of a particular department or institution, especially a school district or a building

to take the place of (something older or less effective) and become the new standard or norm.

a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck, which is not based on reason or scientific knowledge.

To take the place of (someone or something), especially through force, scheming, or innovation.

Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

to think or believe that something is true or possible, often without being certain

Highest in rank or authority

to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

To succeed in dealing with (a difficulty or obstacle)

to be or become better, greater, or stronger than something else; to exceed.

an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used

to look at or consider a person, place, or thing carefully and completely in order to get an impression or gather information.

to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed

easily influenced or harmed by something

To think or believe something is likely or true, especially something bad or wrong, without being certain or having proof.

Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.

To provide what is needed for someone or something to exist, continue, or operate

The food and drink that people, animals, and plants need to live and stay healthy.

a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together

to become larger and rounder than normal; to increase in size, amount, or intensity.

happening or moving quickly or within a short time

A sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else, such as a concept, organization, or process.

The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

to cause to happen or operate at the same time or rate

a brief summary or general survey of something, such as the plot of a book, play, or movie.

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

a social or religious custom that forbids people from doing, saying, or using a particular thing

understood or implied without being stated directly.

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation

The particular methods you use to achieve a particular result, especially in a game, competition, or military operation.

a small piece of cloth, paper, metal, or plastic attached to an object to identify it or give information about it

A natural ability to be good at something, especially without being taught.

A record or count of a number of items

To interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Able to be perceived by touch; physically real.

To become or cause something to become twisted together in an untidy mass.

to make someone want something that they cannot have or do, especially by showing it to them but keeping it out of reach.

slow to act, move, or happen; late

to make or become less bright or a different color as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

the particular quality that different foods and drinks have that allows you to recognize them when you put them in your mouth

to try to make someone angry or upset by saying unkind things, laughing at their failures, etc.

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous because of length or slowness.

(of water, rain, etc.) to fall heavily; to pour down