托福核心词表

Easy to see or notice; clear or apparent.

to inform someone of something, typically in a formal or official manner.

An idea, belief, or understanding about something.

in spite of

to provide a person, animal, or plant with the food and other substances they need in order to live, grow, and stay healthy

A long written story about imaginary people and events

the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.

a substance that provides nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life.

The process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy.

a large tree that produces acorns and has lobed leaves, or the hard wood of this tree.

not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to a troubling extent.

to fill or use a space, period of time, or area

(of an event or situation) to happen

a scientist who studies the physical and biological aspects of the ocean.

a sea creature with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles

Different from what is usual or expected; strange.

Relating to the sense of smell.

A fierce or destructive attack.

(of a fluid) to flow or leak out slowly

A semi-precious gemstone, typically milky white or bluish, with a soft, internal play of rainbow-like colours.

not able to be seen through; not transparent or translucent.

to disagree strongly with or try to stop a plan, policy, person, or system

completely different; facing or moving away from each other

Relating to vision, sight, or light.

Best or most favorable; most desirable or satisfactory under the given circumstances.

hopeful and confident about the future

Relating to the mouth.

A plant with flowers that are often brightly colored and unusually shaped, typically growing in tropical regions.

Relating to or derived from living matter.

The act of orienting or the state of being oriented; the determination of one's position in relation to one's surroundings.

to release gas that was trapped, absorbed, or dissolved in a material.

the main shape or edge of something, without the details

in a way that is shockingly bad or excessive

to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty.

to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and repair or improve it

to cover part of the same area of space, time, or responsibility as something else

In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

To defeat someone or something by using a lot of force.

A bird of prey with a large head, large forward-facing eyes, a short hooked beak, and typically a loud call, most active at night.

a chemical compound of oxygen with another element or group.

a large flat shellfish that can be eaten raw or cooked, and some types of which produce pearls inside their shells

To put things into a container, especially for transport or storage.

Completely full; having as many people or things as possible in a space.

a short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used for moving a small boat through water

the top part of the inside of your mouth

Light in colour; not strong or dark

a large gland behind the stomach that produces insulin and substances that help the body digest food

A flat, usually rectangular piece that forms a distinct, often separate section of a surface, door, wall, or vehicle.

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, divided into two parts to cover each leg separately

to make a person or part of their body unable to move or function normally

more important than anything else; supreme

The group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country.

to take part in an activity or event

used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class

a narrow way allowing access between buildings or to different rooms within a building; a corridor.

A very strong feeling of love, hatred, anger, enthusiasm, etc.

accepting what happens or what people do without active response or resistance.

A soft, wet, sticky mixture, typically of powder and liquid

land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.

A small piece of material used to mend a hole or a weak spot.

a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading

The scientific study of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.

a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

showing that you think you are better or more intelligent than someone else, often by speaking or behaving in a way that seems kind but is actually insulting.

a repeated decorative design

To cover a surface with flat stones, bricks, or concrete to make a solid, level area for walking or driving on.

A small, smooth stone, especially one made round by the action of water.

strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying

The study of the methods and principles of teaching.

A piece of jewellery that hangs from a chain worn around the neck.

A substance used as a drug to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria, originally obtained from a type of mould.

To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill an action, task, or function.

a liquid with a pleasant smell, typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers or spices, used on the body

Happening or appearing at regular intervals.

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.

(of a person, animal, or plant) to die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

(of food, plants, etc.) likely to decay or go bad quickly

to continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable

Belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else.

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

to relate to or have a connection with something

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops

A dark, thick oil found under the ground or sea, used to make fuels such as gasoline, and other chemical products.

a place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold; a drugstore.

a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

a chemical substance produced by an animal that influences the behavior of other animals of the same species.

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

The process in which a molecule is broken into smaller pieces by the absorption of light.

The process or art of producing images of objects on a photosensitive surface, such as film or a digital sensor, by the action of light.

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, involving the pigment chlorophyll and releasing oxygen as a by-product.

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind.

A person who is qualified to treat people who are ill, especially a doctor who is not a surgeon.

The scientific study of the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Relating to, consisting of, or expressed in pictures.

A stout-bodied, short-legged bird, typically with grey and white plumage, often seen in towns and cities.

A substance that gives color to something, such as paint, ink, or the cells in skin or hair.

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft.

An evergreen tree with needle-shaped leaves that produces cones.

to find or identify something very precisely.

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.

A tube through which a fluid or gas can flow.

The crime of attacking and stealing from ships at sea.

to throw something with a lot of force, often aiming carefully

Simple and without decoration; not elaborate or luxurious

The small and microscopic organisms drifting or floating in the sea or fresh water, consisting chiefly of diatoms, protozoans, small crustaceans, and the eggs and larval stages of larger animals.

A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that becomes hard when dry, used for coating walls and ceilings.

A flat dish, typically circular, from which food is eaten or served.

A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

Easily bent, flexible, or shaped without breaking.

A large farming tool with a heavy blade, used for cutting and turning over soil.

Having a full, rounded shape; slightly fat.

having a sharp tip or end

Relating to or situated near the North or South Pole.

A long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal, used as a support.

A set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed officially by a group of people, a business, a government, or a political party.

To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it