托福核心词表

the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave

the practice of controlling your behaviour and not allowing yourself too much of anything, especially food, drink, or pleasure

Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.

Relating to time as opposed to eternity.

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

To try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, by promising pleasure or a reward.

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

an inclination to act or think in a particular way

Easy to chew or cut; not tough

(of a situation) causing or showing anxiety and nervousness

not certain or fixed; provisional

Very weak or slight; not substantial or strong.

slightly warm; lukewarm.

To end something or to bring something to an end.

to make someone feel extremely frightened

a feeling of extreme fear

to make a formal statement of what is true, especially in a court of law

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.

any type of cloth made by weaving or knitting

(of ice, snow, or a frozen substance) to turn into liquid or become soft as a result of warming up.

The action or crime of stealing something.

Relating to or based on theory rather than practical experience or application.

an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature, typically using a sealed glass tube containing a liquid (such as mercury or alcohol) that expands and rises in the tube as the temperature increases.

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a university degree.

to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want

A strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed when entering a building or room.

the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste

to grow or develop well, vigorously, or successfully

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

to push something or someone suddenly and forcefully

to hit something with a heavy, dull sound

the regular rise and fall of the level of the sea, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

not straight or level; sloping or leaning to one side.

Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation on the skin

a small amount of a particular colour

extremely small

The pointed or thin end of something long and narrow

a piece of soft, thin paper used especially for wiping your nose or cleaning things

of exceptional strength, size, or power.

any of the five separate parts at the end of the foot

able to be endured or accepted, though not necessarily liked or desired.

To allow something that you do not like or agree with to happen or continue without opposing it.

a small amount of money that you have to pay to use a road, cross a bridge, etc.

Severe physical or mental suffering.

mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

Involving great suffering or difficulty; extremely painful or unpleasant.

causing feelings of sympathy or sadness

easily upset or offended; irritable

To pull a vehicle or boat along behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain.

a tall, narrow building, either standing alone or forming part of a castle, church, or other large structure.

To find or discover someone or something by investigating or searching carefully.

(of a person or animal) easy to control or deal with; docile

a very sad event or situation, especially one involving death or suffering

a particular quality in someone's character

a person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.

To step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury.

free from disturbance; calm

to conduct or carry out business, negotiations, or an agreement.

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.

to be or go beyond the usual limits of something

To make someone unable to move or think because they are very surprised, shocked, or frightened.

To change completely the appearance, form, or character of something or someone.

Lasting for only a short time; temporary or impermanent.

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Lasting only for a short time; not permanent.

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly.

(of a secret or unknown fact) become known.

A device or enclosure designed to catch and hold animals.

Waste material or unwanted things that are thrown away.

To travel or move across or through an area.

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.

The way you deal with or behave towards someone or something.

to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are nervous, frightened, or excited

very great in amount, scale, or intensity.

a slight shaking movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion or by an earthquake

a general direction in which something is developing or changing

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime.

A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.

(of a liquid) to flow in a small, gentle, and unsteady stream.

of little value or importance; insignificant or trivial.

a great victory or achievement.

Of little value or importance; insignificant.

(of a horse or other quadruped) proceed at a pace faster than a walk, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately.

to walk slowly or with heavy steps, especially because you are tired or carrying something heavy

difficult to deal with and making you feel annoyed or upset

to pull something hard, quickly, and often repeatedly

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

a very small thin branch that grows out from a larger branch on a tree or bush

Having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person or thing.

Being or happening at the end of a process; final.

Complete agreement among a group of people.

in complete agreement; sharing the same opinion or view.

not attractive or appropriate; not suited to a person's position or status.

showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.

not damaged or marked in any way; perfect.

strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening or unsettling

in a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses

not following what is traditional or commonly accepted

Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.

To think or guess that something is smaller, less important, or less valuable than it really is.

a task or project, especially one that is important, difficult, or requires a lot of effort

To open or release something that was tied, fastened, or closed.

to find something in the ground by digging

not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice

Used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets in the way of your plans.

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.

all of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies

difficult to control or manage; disobedient or disorderly.

(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate for the situation.

not disturbed or weakened; firm and resolute, especially in belief or determination.

to remove a veil or covering from something, especially as part of a formal ceremony.

to support or defend a law, a principle, or a decision so that it continues to exist

being in a vertical position or direction

An act of opposition by many people, often using violence, against those who are in power

A situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise.