托福核心词表

to speak or write to someone

Something that is added or joined to something else but is not an essential part of it.

The act of allowing someone to enter a place or organization.

A type of clay used for making bricks, typically mixed with straw and dried in the sun.

the period in a person's life when they are developing from a child into an adult

to make something look more attractive by decorating it

At a late stage of development; modern and sophisticated.

the arrival of an important person, thing, or event

an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity or experience.

to present or describe a product, service, or event in a public medium to promote sales or attendance.

Existing, happening, or operating in the air.

requiring or using oxygen

A business or organization that provides a particular service, especially on behalf of other businesses or people.

carried or transported by the air

a loud noise or signal that warns people of danger or a problem

A person who studied or practiced an early form of chemistry, especially one who tried to change ordinary metals into gold.

A simple, non-flowering plant that grows in or near water, including seaweeds and many single-celled forms.

to make (an unpleasant feeling) less strong

a medical condition in which the body reacts badly to a particular substance because it has become too sensitive to it

The action or process of allocating or distributing something.

a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language.

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

In the middle of; surrounded by; during.

Relating to or containing the group of atoms NH₂, derived from ammonia.

A colourless gas with a strong, unpleasant smell, used in making many chemicals, fertilizers, and explosives.

To entertain someone, especially by appealing to their sense of humor.

the feeling that you have when something is funny or amusing, or when you enjoy yourself

To examine something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.

The scientific study of the structure of the bodies of people or animals.

a person in your family who lived a long time ago

a heavy device, usually made of metal, attached to a boat or ship by a rope or chain and dropped into the water to keep the vessel in one place

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

The process of making films, videos, or computer games in which drawings, models, or images of people and animals seem to move.

feeling slightly angry or impatient

happening once every year

The scientific study of human beings, especially of their origin, development, customs, and beliefs.

A medicine that destroys bacteria or slows their growth, used to treat infections.

A set of rooms for someone to live in on one level of a building or house.

clearly seen or understood; obvious

a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food

relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or subject.

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place

To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.

A glass tank or container in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept.

Living or growing in, happening in, or connected with water.

The scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.

a person whose job is to design buildings

(of a person) able to express ideas and feelings clearly and effectively in words

An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

a person who is skilled at making things by hand, especially in a traditional way.

having or showing natural creative skill or the ability to create things.

Moving, going, or sloping upward.

to say or think that something is caused by a particular thing or person

To give someone a particular job or task

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.

Relating to atoms or an atom.

To fasten or join one thing to another.

to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort

To try to do something, especially something difficult.

the act of being present at a place or event

to cause someone or something to come closer or to show interest in something

(of a person) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way

A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

relating to sound or the sense of hearing

(of a machine or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control.

A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor and able to carry a small number of people.

a wide street in a town or city, often with trees along the sides

the activity or business of operating aircraft

Knowing or realizing something; having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Very bad or unpleasant.

Of or relating to the ancient city of Babylon or the ancient empire of Babylonia.

the illumination of a subject from behind, creating a silhouette or highlighting its outline.

To cook food in an oven using dry heat without direct exposure to a flame.

A platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door.

a long piece of cloth with a message on it, often stretched between two poles and carried by people in a march or demonstration.

A meal or gathering at which food is cooked and eaten outdoors on a grill over an open fire.

a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers

(of a dog) to make a short, loud, explosive sound

a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.

A large, round container for liquids, with a flat top and bottom and slightly curved sides, usually made of wood or metal.

a device that is placed inside a car, clock, toy, etc. and that supplies it with electricity

a small, usually round piece of glass, wood, plastic, etc., with a hole through it, used for making jewellery or for decoration

The hard pointed part of a bird's mouth.

A line of light or other radiation

A large semiaquatic rodent with a broad flat tail and strong jaws, known for building dams and lodges from trees.

a strip of leather, cloth, or other material worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

To tie or fasten something tightly with string, rope, or a similar material.

the story of a person's life written by someone else

a large, wild animal of the cattle family that has long hair and a big head with short horns

The flat cutting part of a tool or weapon, such as a knife or sword.

A large piece of cloth, often soft and warm, used for covering oneself, especially in bed.

A short, high-pitched electronic sound or a small, brief signal on a radar screen.

A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty.

A flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush

To make something difficult to see or remember clearly

An area of soft, wet ground, consisting mainly of decaying plant matter.

(of a person or part of the body) so thin that the bones can be seen

A period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth

to increase or improve something

A very large rock or piece of stone, typically one that has been shaped by erosion or weathering.

to spring back after hitting a surface

A type of product made by a particular company under a particular name.

a yellow metal made from copper and zinc

A sudden, important discovery or development that solves a major problem or allows progress after a period of no progress.

Lasting only a short time; short.

very great brightness or radiance

extremely intelligent or highly skilled

a thin book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service

A hard yellowish-brown metal made by mixing copper and tin.

An object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used for cleaning, painting, tidying hair, etc.

A hollow ball of air or gas in a liquid or a solid substance, such as soap or water.

the male of some animals, especially deer, rabbits, or goats

To fasten or be fastened with a buckle.

a close friend

a large, wild animal of the cattle family, with a big head and thick curved horns, found in africa and asia.