托福核心词表

in a fair and reasonable way; justly

To want to have or do something; to feel attracted to someone.

To perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period.

A popular style of clothes, hair, etc. at a particular time

To attach or fix something firmly to something else.

Causing or ending in death

a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness

A device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas from a pipe or container.

Responsibility for a mistake or for something bad that has happened.

The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

expressing approval or agreement

preferred or recommended

relating to a system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority while retaining some independent powers.

A man or boy.

a group of people who share the same interests, beliefs, or profession, or the feeling of friendship between members of such a group.

Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes (ova) which can be fertilized by male gametes.

A person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men.

To undergo or cause to undergo fermentation, a chemical breakdown by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms.

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances to it.

relating to a social system in which people held land and received protection from a lord in return for loyalty and service, especially in medieval europe.

A thread-like structure that forms body tissues, such as muscle or nerve

A folder, box, or other container for storing loose papers in an organized way.

a device containing paper, sand, chemicals, etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted

A thin flat part that sticks out from the body of a fish, dolphin, etc., used for swimming and balancing.

the condition of being physically strong and healthy

A piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, or may have a particular meaning

a long, slender, whip-like structure used by many microorganisms and cells for locomotion.

A small, flat, thin piece of something, especially one that has broken off from a larger piece.

A hot, bright stream of burning gas that comes from something on fire

to move up and down or from side to side with quick, light movements, or to make something do this

a narrow-necked bottle made of glass or plastic, used especially in chemistry laboratories.

Level and smooth, with no curved, high, or hollow parts

A substance used to give a particular taste to food or drink.

a very hard greyish-black rock that produces a spark when struck against steel

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking

A group of birds, sheep, or goats

to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as a result of a favorable environment.

A state of continuous movement, change, or instability.

To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part.

The leaves of a plant or tree, or masses of leaves.

The traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.

To search widely for food or provisions.

To say what you think will happen in the future, based on information you have now.

The most important or leading position in a movement, activity, or field.

to draw or paint an object so that it appears to be closer or further away and gives the illusion of depth.

The action of forming or process of being formed.

To create or prepare something carefully, putting thought into its details.

The remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal preserved in rock.

to encourage the development or growth of something, especially ideas or feelings

A structure, often decorative, from which a stream of water is pumped into the air.

The basic structure of a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture that gives it its shape and strength.

To cause a fabric, rope, or thread to become worn and begin to separate into loose threads.

goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

a painting done rapidly in watercolour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colours penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.

A thin, white layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature is below freezing.

To achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.

The purpose that something is designed for or the job that someone or something does.

Money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.

Any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced, as for heating houses, melting metals, or reducing ores.

To provide or supply something needed or wanted.

A safety device containing a piece of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

(of a horse) to run at its fastest speed with all four feet off the ground in each stride.

Waste material or unwanted things that are no longer useful or wanted and are thrown away.

Existing as or having the form of a gas; not solid or liquid.

a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewelry.

The fact of being male or female, especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences, rather than biological ones.

a unit of DNA that controls a particular characteristic in living things

All the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

The beginning or origin of something.

relating to genes or heredity

in a way that relates to genes or genetics

The scientific study of the way in which the genes of a living thing control its characteristics.

Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.

kind and calm in character or behavior; not harsh, violent, or severe.

the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth, especially as recorded in rocks.

A very small living thing that can cause disease.

(in stories) a creature like a very large, strong human

extremely large in size, amount, or degree; enormous.

A strong, clear alcoholic spirit flavored with juniper berries.

a large african mammal with a very long neck and legs, a spotted coat, and two short horns on its head.

a large iron or steel beam or compound structure used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings.

Already stated, fixed, or specified

Relating to or produced by ice, especially the ice age

An organ in the body that produces and releases a particular substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.

To look at someone or something in an angry way.

a very brief, partial, or quick view of something.

to praise and worship god

to produce a continuous, steady, and gentle light, especially without a flame

A sticky substance used for joining things together.

a large, powerful ape that has long arms, black fur, and a black face and lives in forests in central africa.

The teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the first four books of the New Testament.

Relating to the Goths or their extinct East Germanic language.

a fruit with a hard outer shell, often dried and used as a container or for decoration.

the elected executive head of a state of the us.

Simple elegance or refinement of movement

The degree of steepness of a slope, especially on a road or railway.

The process of assigning a score or level of quality to something, such as a student's work or a product.

happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or by small degrees.

the small, hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, etc., or these seeds collectively

a very hard, grey, pink, or black rock, used for building and making roads.

To agree to give or allow something requested

Consisting of or appearing to consist of small grains or particles.

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.

Relating to visual art or computer-generated images, especially involving drawing, printing, or photography.

A plant-eating insect with long back legs that it uses for jumping and for making a chirping sound.

A loose mixture of small stones and coarse sand, often used for paths and roads.

Relating to or caused by the force that attracts objects towards one another, especially the force that makes things fall to the ground.

the activity of animals feeding on growing grass or other vegetation.

In a very serious, gloomy, or forbidding manner.

To make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or physical effort.

A store that sells food and other household goods.

A person whose job is to take care of horses

Very obvious and unacceptable; repulsive.

A general rule, principle, or piece of advice that helps you to make decisions or to do something correctly.

Responsible for committing a crime or doing something wrong.

a large area of sea partly surrounded by land

A seabird with mainly white or grey feathers, a hooked beak, and long wings.

a large room or building with equipment for doing physical exercise

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.