托福核心词表

A period of time during which a student or new graduate gets practical experience in a job, often for little or no pay.

the way in which two or more things or people affect each other

to explain the meaning of something

a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect

Existing or occurring between stars.

A period of time between two events.

the state of being drunk or under the influence of drugs.

arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.

Understood or known immediately without conscious reasoning.

an animal that does not have a backbone or spinal column.

A spoken or written request to go somewhere or do something.

to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part or result

Using or characterized by irony; meaning the opposite of what is literally said.

In a way that uses or expresses irony; meaning the opposite of what is said.

a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result.

separated from other persons or things; alone

the hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.

Either of the two bones in your mouth that contain your teeth and move when you talk or eat.

a type of casual trousers made from strong, usually blue, denim cotton

a soft, sweet, clear food made by cooking fruit juice with sugar, or a similar substance made from meat juices

to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged

decorative items (such as rings, necklaces, and earrings) that are worn on the body and are typically made from precious metals and gems.

to run at a slow, steady pace, especially for exercise

A place where two or more parts of an object or structure are joined.

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity

The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables.

The largest planet in the solar system, the fifth in order from the sun.

The fair treatment of people and the administration of the law.

(of a blade) having a sharp cutting edge.

A small shelter for a dog or cat.

The inner, softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut.

a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heating.

a large oven for baking, drying, or hardening materials such as bricks, pottery, or wood.

relating to or resulting from motion.

A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, etc. attached to an object and giving information about it.

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.

the action of coming down to the ground after a flight or jump

A large continuous area of land, such as a continent or a very large island.

all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

the active, immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult, such as a caterpillar or grub.

A device that produces a powerful, narrow beam of light of a single colour, used in medical operations, to cut metals, to send signals, etc.

Existing but not yet developed, manifest, or active.

The language of ancient Rome and its empire, which was widely used for scientific and legal writing in Europe until recent times.

Being the second or last mentioned of two

The process of washing clothes, sheets, and other things made of cloth.

a person who has been given an important prize or honour, especially the nobel prize

hot liquid rock that comes out of a volcano

To put something down gently or in a flat position.

a quantity or thickness of something that lies over a surface or between surfaces

The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out.

to jump high or a long way

a strong, flexible material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.

Remaining after the rest has been used, eaten, or dealt with.

A very old story or set of stories from ancient times, which may not be entirely true.

(of handwriting or print) clear enough to be read easily.

laws, considered collectively.

the group of people in a country or state who have the power to make and change laws

Time when you are not working or occupied; free time.

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller, or clearer when you look through it.

a state of having little energy or enthusiasm; a lack of interest in doing anything

a plant with large green leaves that are eaten raw, especially in salads

a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality

the freedom and the right to do or say what you want without being controlled or limited

A person who works in a library, helping people to find books and information.

Official or legal permission to do or own something.

A simple, slow-growing plant that forms a low crusty, leaf-like, or branching growth on rocks, walls, and trees.

A flash of bright light in the sky produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground.

in the same way; similarly.

an arm or leg of a person or animal, or a similar projecting part of an object.

A white substance obtained by heating limestone, used in making cement and for reducing acid in soil.

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.

a cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant.

To stay somewhere for a longer time than usual or necessary, often because you are reluctant to leave.

A person who studies linguistics or is skilled in languages.

Relating to language or the study of language.

Any of a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, including fats, oils, waxes, and sterols, and are important structural components of living cells.

In a literal manner or sense; exactly.

Connected with literature, especially serious or artistic written works.

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.

small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans, and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place

A means of securing the necessities of life; a person's job or other source of income.

Animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs that are kept on a farm.

A type of reptile that typically has a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and rough, scaly skin.

To put a large quantity of something onto or into something such as a vehicle, container, or machine.

A room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead, typically one near the entrance of a public building.

A particular area, district, or neighborhood, especially in relation to its distinctive features or the people who live there.

in or referring to a particular area or region, especially the one you are in or the one you are talking about

the action or power of moving from place to place; the ability to move.

A powered railway vehicle used for pulling trains.

A small house in the country, especially one used by people on holiday or taking part in a sport such as hunting or skiing.

to stand, sit, or lie in a relaxed or lazy way

to move something down or make it less high

giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction when applied between moving parts.

To move in a slow, heavy, and awkward way

of, relating to, or resembling the moon

(of vegetation) growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractive

something expensive and enjoyable that is not necessary but gives you pleasure

machines as a group, especially large ones used in industry

A transport system in which trains are lifted and propelled by magnetic forces, allowing them to travel very fast with no contact with a track.

Hot fluid or semi-fluid material below or within the earth's crust from which igneous rock is formed by cooling.

a silver-white metallic chemical element that burns with a very bright white flame

a piece of iron or other material that can attract iron-containing objects and that points north and south when suspended.

Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron or steel.

To make something look larger than it is, especially by using a lens or microscope.

the great size, extent, or importance of something.

The process of keeping something in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary.

Of or denoting the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes, especially spermatozoa, with which a female may be fertilized or inseminated to produce offspring.

A warm-blooded animal that has hair or fur, and the females of which produce milk to feed their young.

A very large type of elephant with long curved tusks and thick hair, that lived thousands of years ago.

to be in charge of and control the operation of a business, organization, or group of people.

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

the way in which something is done or happens

A large, impressive house.

a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that was worn over other clothes especially in the past

Done with the hands or requiring physical effort.

to walk with regular, measured steps like a soldier

Very easy to see or notice; obvious.