托福核心词表

Without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.

To grow again or make something grow again after it has been damaged or lost.

A large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders, that is different from other areas because of its own characteristics, inhabitants, or geography.

following a pattern or rule; happening or done repeatedly in the same way or at the same time

to control or direct something by means of rules or laws

to help someone to return to a normal, healthy life after they have been in prison or hospital for a long time

to make someone look or feel young and strong again

considered and judged by being compared with something else

to a moderate degree when compared to something else

A race between teams in which each member runs, swims, or does part of the race before being replaced by the next member.

To set free from confinement, restraint, or a state of holding.

an object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or difficulty

the part of something that is left after the other parts have gone, been used, or been taken away

The parts of something that are left after the other parts have been used, destroyed, or taken away.

to say or write something as a comment.

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building or room.

the act of taking something or someone away from a place

to begin something again after a pause or interruption

the collection of plays, songs, pieces of music, etc., that a performer or company knows and can perform

a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or performer knows or is prepared to perform.

the act of doing or saying the same thing many times.

To make an exact copy of something.

to act or speak officially for another person or group of people

to produce something again, or to make a copy of something

a cold-blooded animal that has a backbone, lays eggs, and has skin covered with scales or hard plates, such as a snake, lizard, crocodile, or turtle.

A form of government in which the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers, and where the head of state is typically an elected or nominated president, not a hereditary monarch.

The opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation.

To ask for something politely or formally.

to need something or make something necessary

to arrange for something like a seat, table, or room to be kept for your use at a later time

a natural or artificial lake where water is stored before it is taken by pipes to houses, factories, etc.

A sticky substance produced by some plants and trees, especially pine trees, that becomes yellow and hard after it is collected.

A place that is popular for holidays or recreation.

A supply of something that a person, organization, or country has and can use, especially to increase their wealth or achieve their goals.

a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done

something said or done as a reaction to something else

to bring something back to its original condition or state

a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits their actions

Limited in size, amount, or extent; not general or widespread.

The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.

to move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated

To change something, such as a decision, process, or direction, to its opposite.

to look at or examine something again, especially in order to consider it carefully and form an opinion about it

To give new life, energy, or strength to something; to make something active, healthy, or successful again.

The process of something becoming or being made popular, strong, or active again

To take violent action against an established government or ruler; to rebel.

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

a large, thick-skinned animal of africa and asia with one or two horns on its nose

A short poem or song, especially for children, using words that end with the same sound

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.

A long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying things or for decoration.

A long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially along the top of a mountain

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

to move or travel with no particular purpose or destination.

A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.

A type of small mammal with sharp front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, squirrel, or beaver.

A public performance or competition in which cowboys show their skills at riding wild horses and catching cattle with ropes.

The mass of eggs inside a female fish, often used as food.

to move along a surface by turning over and over

Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love

To turn or cause to turn around a central point or axis.

approximately; not exactly

to move your hand, or something such as a cloth, backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing firmly

A piece of thick, heavy fabric, usually smaller than a carpet, used for covering a floor or for decoration.

the physical destruction or collapse of something, especially a building

Information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true

relating to the countryside, in contrast to a town or city.

A pouch or bag-like structure in an animal or plant, often containing fluid or air.

a small animal that looks like a lizard but has soft skin and lives both on land and in water

most noticeable or important

A large silver-coloured fish with pink flesh that lives in the sea and rivers and is eaten as food.

a business establishment where hairdressing, beauty treatments, or other personal services are provided.

The process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply.

a transparent precious stone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum.

An artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or another planet to collect information or for communication.

Using satire; of, relating to, or characterized by satire.

The state or process that results when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.

The sixth planet from the sun in the solar system, known for its prominent ring system.

a thick liquid served with food to add flavor

an amount of money that you have not spent, especially in a bank

A mark left on the skin or on body tissue after a wound, burn, or sore has healed

a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, sun protection, or decoration

An animal that feeds on dead organic material, especially carrion.

a pleasant, natural smell

a large-scale, systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university or college

The number of points, goals, etc. achieved in a game or test.

To rub a surface with something sharp or rough, often making a harsh noise or causing slight damage.

The written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.

to rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush and water

(of a person or their appearance) untidy and dirty.

a portable breathing device for free-swimming divers, consisting of a mouthpiece connected by hoses to one or more tanks of compressed air

To make a solid object representing a person or thing out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

A device or substance used to join two things together or prevent something from escaping, typically forming an airtight or watertight closure.

one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter)

any of the parts into which something is divided

free from danger or risk

(of work or a way of life) characterized by much sitting and little physical activity

(of a liquid) to flow slowly and in small quantities through something or into something

relating to or caused by earthquakes

an instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

the scientific study of earthquakes and related phenomena, such as the movement of seismic waves through the earth.

A meeting for discussion or training, often led by a tutor and involving a small group of students.

The smaller and higher-ranking of the two parts of a legislature, especially in the United States, France, and other countries.

having a higher rank, status, or position because of being older or having worked somewhere longer

Relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses.

to move, set, or keep apart; to stop being together or connected.

a very tall evergreen tree of the western us, with thick reddish-brown bark

A number of similar or related events or things, one following another.

The place and conditions in which something happens or exists

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.

To make, repair, or attach something using a needle and thread.

Waste matter such as water and human waste from homes and factories, carried away in sewers.

Having little depth; not deep.

in a way that is severe, sudden, and very noticeable