托福核心词表

A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.

a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

The physical parts of a computer or electronic system.

a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things, especially musical notes

excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.

a type of bird of prey with a strong hooked bill and sharp talons, known for hunting small animals.

Grass that has been cut and dried, used as food for animals.

A title at the top of a page or section of a book or document.

the process of becoming or making somebody/something healthy again; the process of getting better after an emotional shock

To pay attention to; to take notice of.

one half of a sphere, especially of the earth or the celestial sphere.

From this time onward; starting from now.

an official messenger who brings important news or announces state proclamations.

a plant whose leaves, flowers, or seeds are used to flavor food, in medicines, or for their pleasant smell.

A large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together

the state of spending the winter in a deep sleep, as some animals do.

To put or keep out of sight; to conceal

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

Of or concerning priests, especially in ancient Egypt.

a picture or symbol of an object, representing a word, syllable, or sound, especially as used in ancient egyptian and other writing systems.

Located at or near the back

A small piece of information that helps you guess an answer or do something more easily.

the land that lies behind a coast or the shore of a large river.

until now or until the point in time under discussion.

A structure where bees live, especially a beehive

A game played on ice or field in which two teams try to hit a small, hard ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using curved sticks.

having a hole or empty space inside

A house, especially a farmhouse, and the surrounding land owned and used by one family

Relating to the ability to return to a place of origin or a target.

A member of a family of primates that includes modern humans and their fossil ancestors.

a curved piece of metal or plastic used for catching, holding, or pulling things

The line in the distance where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky.

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

A hard, permanent, pointed growth on the head of animals such as cattle, goats, or antelopes.

a person who receives or entertains guests

all the people who live together in one house, considered as a unit.

To stay in the air in one place

to crowd together; to gather closely in a group.

a colour or a particular shade of a colour

to make a continuous low sound

all human beings collectively; the human race.

a very small, brightly colored bird with a long, thin beak, whose wings beat so fast they make a humming sound.

A chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no color, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to form water.

Relating to or produced by the action of heated water, especially within the earth's crust.

to suggest a possible explanation for something based on limited evidence, as a starting point for further investigation.

satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable

To regard or represent someone or something as perfect or better than in reality.

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

Not working or being used; not active or in use.

The action of starting to burn or catch fire.

A poet or artist who practices or advocates imagism, an early 20th-century movement in poetry that emphasized the use of precise, clear images.

not fully developed or grown

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

The body's ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease.

not changing or unable to be changed.

(especially of something bad) about to happen soon

Not allowing a liquid or gas to pass through.

lacking human feelings or warmth; not showing or involving personal feelings

something that is suggested or indirectly stated

to suggest something in an indirect way, without stating it directly.

to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received

Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.

to produce a mark or pattern on a surface by pressing or stamping.

to make something inactive or ineffective, especially a biological function or substance.

not active or in use; not doing anything

Not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lacking the qualities of life.

The quality or state of being completely silly or lacking any real meaning or importance.

The beginning of an organization or official activity.

In a way that continues without stopping or pausing

An event, especially one that is unusual, important, or violent.

to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes

a feeling that makes you want to do something

not easily seen or noticed; not attracting attention

causing trouble or difficulty, especially in relation to what you need or would like to do; not suitable or opportune.

To include something as part of a whole.

To keep eggs, cells, bacteria, etc. at a suitable temperature so that they develop.

A sudden, brief, and often unwelcome invasion or attack into an area.

not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself

Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

pain or discomfort in the stomach caused by difficulty in digesting food

Absolutely necessary; too important to be without.

considered separately rather than as part of a group; single or distinct.

The production of goods from raw materials, especially in factories.

as is certain to happen; unavoidably.

The state or period of being a baby or very young child.

A very young child or baby.

The process of infecting or the state of being infected, especially by disease-causing microorganisms.

A condition in which a part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

to fill something with air or gas so it becomes larger

an infectious disease like a very bad cold, that causes fever, pains, and weakness

To tell someone about something, especially in an official way.

Relating to or using electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light in the visible spectrum, but shorter than that of microwave radiation.

the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively.

One of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.

To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died.

to make it difficult for a process to start or continue in a normal way.

at the beginning; at first

A pub, typically one in the countryside, that may also provide accommodation for travellers.

Located inside or further in; internal.

Introducing or using new ideas or methods.

To ask for information.

The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

to write or carve words, symbols, or a name onto a hard surface such as stone, metal, or wood.

A small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings, for example a fly or ant.

the ability to understand the true nature of a situation, especially a complex one or something difficult to understand.

The fact or quality of demanding something forcefully and not accepting refusal.

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative.

an example or single occurrence of something

A natural or inherent impulse, inclination, or tendency.

Detailed information on how to do or use something.

not enough; not as much as is needed

To protect something by covering it with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through.

A hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used for energy.

an arrangement by which a company or the state undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified premium.

Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete and whole.

The power of the mind to think in a logical way and to understand things, especially at an advanced level.

The thing that you plan to do or achieve; an aim or purpose.

To act upon or in close relation with each other; to communicate or work together.

A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.