Exam word list
托福核心词表
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浏览托福阅读、听力与写作中的核心词汇。 共 4,510 个词,本页显示 120 个可用词条。
assuage
vto make an unpleasant feeling less strong
assumption
nsomething that you accept as true without question or proof
assure
vto tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried
astonish
vto surprise somebody very much
astonished
adjfeeling or showing great surprise or wonder.
astound
vto surprise or shock someone very much
astronomy
nthe scientific study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other objects in space
astute
adjHaving an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.
atheism
nthe belief that there is no god or gods
athlete
nA person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
atmosphere
nthe layer of gases that surrounds a planet, especially the Earth
atom
nThe smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.
attachment
nA feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something.
attainment
nThe action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked.
attend
vto be present at an event, meeting, or function
attendant
na person whose job is to serve or help people in a public place
attorney
nA person, typically a lawyer, who is legally appointed to act on behalf of another person in business or legal matters.
attribute
vTo regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.
attrition
nThe process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
audience
nThe group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.
audit
vto officially examine and verify the financial accounts of a company or organization.
audition
nA short performance by an actor, singer, etc., that someone judges to decide if that person should be employed or included in a show, film, etc.
auditor
na person who officially examines the financial records of a company or organization
auditorium
na large room or building used for public gatherings such as performances, lectures, or meetings.
augment
vTo make something larger, greater, or more intense by adding to it.
aura
na distinctive and pervasive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround a person, place, or thing.
auspice
nA sign or event believed to foretell the future, especially one seen as favorable.
auspicious
adjshowing signs that something is likely to be successful in the future
austerity
na situation, typically by a government, of living in a simple and plain way without any comforts or luxuries, usually because of economic difficulties.
authentic
adjKnown to be real, true, and accurate, and not a copy.
authoritative
adjHaving the confident quality of someone who is respected or obeyed because of their knowledge or official position.
authority
nthe power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
authorize
vTo give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something.
autocrat
nA ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way.
autonomy
nThe right or condition of a country, organization, or group to govern itself or control its own affairs.
available
adjable to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.
avalanche
na large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down the side of a mountain.
avarice
nExtreme greed for wealth or material gain.
avaricious
adjHaving or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
average
nThe result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts
aversion
na strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness to do something
avert
vto prevent something bad or dangerous from happening
aviator
na person who operates an aircraft, especially as a pilot
avid
adjHaving or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
avoid
vTo stay away from or keep from happening.
avow
vTo state openly and firmly; to acknowledge or admit something, often something one might be reluctant to admit.
awe
na feeling of great respect mixed with fear or wonder
awkward
adjCausing difficulty; hard to do or deal with
axis
nAn imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns
baby-sit
vTo take care of a child or children while the parents are away.
backward
adjDirected towards the back or in the opposite direction to the usual one.
baggage
nThe suitcases, bags, and containers that a person carries when traveling.
bait
nFood put on a hook or in a trap to attract and catch fish or animals.
balance
nA state in which different things exist in equal, correct, or good amounts.
bald
adjHaving little or no hair on the head
balk
vTo refuse to do something or to let something happen, especially suddenly
ballot
na system of voting, especially in secret, or an occasion for doing this
balmy
adj(of the weather) pleasantly warm and mild.
ban
vTo officially or legally prohibit something.
bandit
nA robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.
banish
vto send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment
bankruptcy
nthe state of being unable to pay your debts
banquet
na large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches
bar
nA long, narrow piece of wood, metal, or other rigid material, used as a barrier, support, or for other purposes.
barbarian
nA member of a people not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian), often viewed as primitive or uncivilized.
bare
adjNot covered by clothing; naked.
barely
advby the smallest margin; only just; almost not
barometer
nAn instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather.
barren
adj(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation
barricade
na temporary wall or fence across a road, door, etc. that prevents people from going through
barrier
na fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
barter
vTo exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.
bashful
adjShy and easily embarrassed.
basin
nA round, open container used for holding liquids, mixing food, or washing things.
bask
vto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
baste
vto pour juices or melted fat over meat while it is cooking
batter
vto hit someone or something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage
bear
vTo accept, tolerate, or endure something difficult or unpleasant.
beat
vto hit someone or something repeatedly, especially with force
becoming
adjsuitable or appropriate for a particular person or in a particular situation.
beforehand
advIn advance; ahead of time.
befuddle
vTo confuse someone, especially with complicated ideas or information.
beget
vto cause something to happen or exist.
begrudge
vto feel unhappy that someone has something because you think they do not deserve it
beguile
vTo charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
behave
vto act or function in a particular way
behavior
nthe way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
belie
vTo give a false impression of something; to show something to be false or wrong.
believer
nA person who has a firm conviction, especially in a religion or set of principles.
belittle
vTo make a person or thing seem unimportant or of little value.
belligerent
adjshowing a readiness to fight or argue; hostile and aggressive.
benefactor
na person who gives money or other help to a person or an organization such as a school or charity
beneficial
adjproducing good or helpful results or effects
beneficiary
na person or group who receives money, advantages, or property from someone else, especially as stated in a will or as a result of an insurance policy.
benefit
nAn advantage or profit gained from something.
benevolent
adjwanting to help people and do good things
benign
adj(of a disease or growth) not harmful in effect; not cancerous.
bent
adjdetermined to do or have something
bequest
nSomething, such as property or money, that is given to someone through a will after the giver's death.
berate
vTo scold or criticize someone angrily
bereave
vto deprive of a loved one through that person's death
beset
vto trouble or harass persistently from all sides
besides
prepin addition to; apart from.
besiege
vto surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.
bestow
vto give something as an honor or present
betray
vto give information about someone or something to an enemy
beverage
nA drink other than water; a liquid for drinking.
bewilder
vto confuse someone very much
bias
nA strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one opinion in an argument, often not based on fair judgement
bicker
vTo argue about things that are not important
bidding
nThe act of offering to pay a particular amount of money for something, especially at an auction.
bigoted
adjHaving or revealing an obstinate and unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; intolerant.
bill
nA written statement of money owed for goods or services.
biochemistry
nThe scientific study of the chemical substances and processes that occur in living organisms.
bizarre
adjVery strange or unusual, especially in a striking or surprising way.
blame
vto think or say that someone or something is responsible for something bad
bland
adjlacking strong flavor or character; dull and uninteresting.
blast
nA sudden strong rush of air or wind
bleach
vTo make something white or pale by using chemicals or sunlight.
bleak
adj(of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; depressing