托福核心词表

(of a place) empty of people and with a feeling of loneliness or abandonment.

certain to happen or to do something

The act or process of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed

A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals.

To make someone decide not to do something, especially by making them realize the difficulties or unpleasant consequences involved.

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.

To give most of your time, energy, or resources to a particular person, activity, or cause.

(of a straight line) joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other flat shape at an angle

To say or read something aloud for someone else to write down.

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

to recognize or show that two things are not the same

To break down food in the stomach and intestines into substances that the body can use.

relating to the process of digesting food

A large extinct reptile of the Mesozoic era, often with bony armor or crests.

A chemical compound containing two atoms of oxygen combined with another element or group.

an official representing a country abroad, who works to maintain good relations with the country they are in.

a person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

A book or list of names, facts, etc., usually arranged in alphabetical order.

an unfavorable condition or circumstance that makes success or progress more difficult.

the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

An illness affecting humans, animals, or plants, often caused by infection or health problems.

To change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you.

to break into many small pieces or parts, or to make something do this

A state of confusion and lack of order.

To put something in a place where people can see it easily.

to argue or disagree strongly with someone about something

(of a solid) to mix with a liquid and become part of it

Clearly different or belonging to a different type.

To recognize or understand the difference between two or more things or people.

A state of extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

an interruption of a state of peace, quiet, or order.

to jump head first into water

The process of a company increasing the variety of products it makes or sells.

the fact of including many different types of people or things

To cause something or someone to change direction or follow a different route.

The act or process of separating something into parts or groups.

consisting of official documents or factual evidence.

The process of providing official documents or written evidence to support something.

An area of territory owned or controlled by a particular ruler or government.

to or in the central part or main business area of a city or town

A preliminary version of a piece of writing

to make liquid flow away from something or to flow away

Relating to drama or the performance of plays.

To be carried along slowly by a current of air or water.

a tool or machine used for making holes in hard materials

Not interesting or exciting; boring.

To put down or drop something in a careless, heavy, or massed way.

a person, animal, or plant that is much smaller than the usual size for its type

the state of being comfortable or relaxed, without problems or effort

A Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21.

an occasion when the sun or the moon seems to disappear, because one of them is passing between the other and the Earth

The scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environment.

the system by which a country's money, goods, and services are produced and used

All the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment

a large, impressive building, especially a large public building or a complex structure.

relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.

Chosen by vote; filled or appointed by election.

a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.

A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

To get or produce something, especially information or a reaction.

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Having the shape of an ellipse; oval.

A type of large deciduous tree with rough leaves and a tall, broad shape.

A visible symbol representing an abstract idea, organization, or quality.

an unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring during the period from approximately the second to the eighth week after fertilization.

a bright green precious stone, a variety of beryl.

the act of sending out light, heat, gas, etc.

To send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas.

A strong feeling such as love, fear, or anger.

Relating to a person's feelings

the process of making a law or regulation official.

To completely cover or surround something, especially in a protective layer or container.

To surround or close off on all sides.

To meet or experience something, especially something unpleasant or unexpected

(of a species) seriously at risk of extinction

to provide a person or institution with a large amount of money or income

to make sure that a law or rule is obeyed by people

Charming and attractive, able to capture and hold attention or interest.

A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

the process or art of cutting a design into a hard surface, especially so that prints can be made from it.

The state of having knowledge or understanding, especially of spiritual or philosophical matters.

To officially register or enter someone's name on a list, especially as a member of a course or institution.

Having or showing the ability to think of new projects or new ways of doing things and make them successful.

the act of entering a place or joining a group

A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

lasting for a very short time.

a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

to be a perfect example of a particular quality or type

A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

A short journey that you make to do something for someone, such as buying or delivering something.

A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of their school or university work.

The most important quality or feature of something, that makes it what it is.

To start or create an organization, system, or situation that is meant to last for a long time.

A large area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person or family.

The process of moving people from a dangerous place to a safer one.

To be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a permitted limit.

to deliberately prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity.

A short journey or trip, especially one taken for pleasure or as a break from routine.

To carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action).

Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.

To force someone to leave a place, organization, or school, especially as an official punishment.

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

To make something longer or larger in space or time.

the area covered by something; the size or scale of something

forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something

to remove or take out something, especially by effort or force

Very unusual or remarkable.

very great in degree or intensity

Cloth produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers

The front of a large building, especially one that is impressive or beautiful.

of or relating to the face

to make an action or process easier or less difficult

One of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, or event.

based on or concerned with facts; true and accurate.

All the teachers in a particular university, college, or school

to lose brightness, freshness, or strength gradually

Relating to or using a temperature scale on which water freezes at 32° and boils at 212° under standard conditions.

treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination