托福核心词表

To allow something to fall off or be removed.

the hard protective outer case of a creature such as a snail, shellfish, or turtle

a structure that provides protection from danger or bad weather

to move or change from one position, direction, or focus to another

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

a situation in which there is not enough of something that people need or want

in a short time; soon

a tool with a broad blade and a long handle, used for digging and moving loose material such as soil, snow, or coal

A brief fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.

A small sea creature with a thin shell, ten legs, and a long tail, that can be eaten

a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial.

A woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several stems arising at or near the ground.

A vehicle or aircraft that travels regularly between two places

a tool consisting of a frame with a wire or plastic net attached to it, used for separating solids from liquids or larger solids from smaller solids

A sign, gesture, sound, or action that is used to give information or instructions, or to make something known.

In a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect.

A non-metallic chemical element with atomic number 14, found widely in the earth's crust in silica and silicates, and used especially in making electronic devices and glass.

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor.

almost the same as someone or something else, but not exactly identical.

To cook something by keeping it almost at boiling point, with small bubbles forming slowly on the surface.

in a straightforward or plain manner

Happening or existing at the same time.

Having many curves and turns; winding.

in a particular place or position.

relating to or functioning as a skeleton; consisting only of a basic or minimal framework or structure.

The structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal.

to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step

the bone structure that forms the head and surrounds and protects the brain.

A very tall building with many stories.

A vehicle on runners for travelling over snow or ice, often pulled by animals or used for sliding downhill for fun.

the activity or sport of riding on a sled (sledge)

(of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin

a thin, flat piece of food cut from a larger piece

to move smoothly and quietly, often across a surface while maintaining continuous contact.

To slide accidentally and lose your balance or footing.

To work hard over a long period, especially at a slow, tiring, and difficult task.

the quality of being lazy and unwilling to work or act

To sleep lightly and peacefully

in a smooth, even, and uninterrupted way

A small amount of food eaten between meals or in place of a meal.

a single, small, soft piece of frozen water that falls from the sky as snow.

Used to show that a name or description may not be suitable or accurate.

A game played by two teams of eleven players who try to kick a round ball into a goal.

the scientific study of the nature and development of society and social behavior.

a carbonated soft drink, typically sweetened and flavored.

a soft, silver-white, highly reactive metallic element that is a component of common salt and many other compounds.

easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch

To join two or more metal parts together by melting a soft metal alloy between them.

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

a piece of music, song, or dance performed by a single person

(of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people consider socially desirable

the highest singing voice of a woman or young boy

(of a part of the body) painful and aching because of injury, infection, or too much use

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

having a sharp, acidic taste like that of a lemon or vinegar.

To plant seeds in the ground so that they will grow into plants.

a type of bean, originally from east asia, that is used as a food and for producing oil

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

the length of time that something lasts or continues

To choose not to punish or harm someone or something.

A very small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, or one caused by friction.

Present only in small amounts or at large intervals; thinly scattered.

Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

to concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill

Designed or developed for a particular purpose, activity, or area of knowledge.

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

To state something in an exact and detailed way.

An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.

A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction.

a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food

To cause or allow a liquid, powder, or other substance to flow out of its container, usually by accident.

To turn or cause to turn around quickly

Rotating or turning rapidly around a central point.

covered with or having sharp, stiff points like spines

a shape that winds around and around a central point, getting further away from it as it goes

To cause a liquid to fly about in drops or small amounts, often making something wet.

To break or cause to break forcibly into parts, especially into halves or along the grain

A soft, light, porous substance that comes from the skeletons of sea creatures and is able to absorb water easily, often used for washing or cleaning.

a person or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs of an event or program in return for advertising

the quality of being natural and not planned or forced

to open, arrange, or place something over a larger area

The past tense and past participle of 'spin'.

a sharp pointed object attached to the heel of a rider's boot, used to encourage a horse to go faster.

a sea creature with a long, soft body, eight arms, and two long tentacles, and that can send out a black liquid when in danger

A small rodent with a bushy tail, typically living in trees and known for storing nuts.

to force a liquid out of something in a thin, fast stream

A neat pile of things, typically arranged one on top of another.

a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments, consisting of a field surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators.

A single step or distinct period in a process of development or series of events.

a large carriage pulled by horses that was used in the past to carry passengers and goods along a regular route.

Arranged in a way that things are not in line or not happening at the same time

so great, shocking, or surprising that it is difficult to believe

to leave a mark that is difficult to remove on something

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support a plant, form part of a fence, mark a boundary, etc.

A level of quality or attainment that is considered acceptable or desirable

A small piece of bent wire used for holding sheets of paper together.

a white carbohydrate food substance found in potatoes, rice, wheat, etc.

complete, extreme, and very clear, often in an unpleasant way

Very surprising, astonishing, or alarming.

to store or hide something, especially a supply of money or valuables, in a secret place.

The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

an experienced and respected political leader, especially one who is wise, fair, and works for the good of their country.

A place where trains, buses, or other public vehicles regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off, or goods can be loaded.

a single number that represents a fact or measurement about a set of data

Relating to or based on the use of statistics.

a person's natural height when standing

(of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling at a sharp angle; almost vertical.

To control the direction in which a vehicle moves

Relating to a star or stars.

a sound system that uses two or more separate microphones and loudspeakers to give the effect of sound coming from different directions

to cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a closed container

to push a pointed object into something

(of an insect, plant, or animal) to wound by piercing with a sharp, often poisonous, pointed part

to move a liquid or substance around using a spoon or something similar

The total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop

The action or method of storing something for future use.

to leave (someone) in a difficult position, especially without a way of getting somewhere

A detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations.