托福核心词表

a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground

A small, narrow river.

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from demanding circumstances.

To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

Demanding that rules, especially rules of behavior, are obeyed and observed.

to hit somebody or something hard, especially with your hand or a weapon

A long, thin piece of twisted thread, cord, rope, or similar material.

a long, narrow band of a different color or texture from the surface on either side of it

A room where an artist, photographer, or musician works

having a fashionable and attractive appearance.

relating to the particular style or method used by a person, group, or artistic movement.

Represented or treated in a manner that conforms to a decorative style rather than to nature or realism.

to bring someone or something under control by force

A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

a ship, especially a military one, that can travel underwater.

to pay part of the cost of something, usually a business or industry, to help it continue or to keep prices low

money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low

to manage to stay alive, especially with limited food or money

a taxonomic category that ranks below species, usually a geographically isolated population with distinct characteristics.

A particular type of solid, liquid, or gas that has specific properties.

to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else.

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

an area where people live that is outside the central part of a city or town.

An underground railway system in a city.

A person who advocates for the extension of the right to vote, especially to women.

a large, rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal belongings when traveling.

a pale yellow chemical element that burns with a blue flame and a strong smell, used in medicine and industry

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Illuminated by the sun.

the time in the evening when the sun disappears and night begins.

higher in rank, status, or quality

To watch and direct a person, activity, or process to ensure it is done correctly or safely.

something that is added to something else to improve it or complete it; something extra.

to put an end to something by force or authority; to prevent something from being expressed, published, or known.

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

A medical doctor who is qualified to perform operations on patients.

to stop fighting and admit defeat; to give up control of something or someone

to officially stop something for a period of time

The act of stopping something from happening or being in effect for a period of time.

continuing for an extended period or without interruption

To cause food, drink, or something else to pass from the mouth down the throat and into the stomach.

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

a large, usually white, water bird with a long, graceful neck, that lives on or near water.

to use words that are offensive or considered taboo, especially as an expression of anger

to produce a clear liquid through your skin when you are hot, ill, or frightened

to clean a surface by moving a brush or similar object over it

covering a wide area; extensive

to move or make something move backwards and forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point

to change from one thing to another, or to exchange things

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.

Relating to or using symbols; serving as a symbol.

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

a long piece of music for a large orchestra, typically in four movements

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.

to combine separate things into a complete whole

a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, often used for preserving fruit or as a sauce.

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

a planned action or method for achieving a particular goal

a tax that a government charges on goods coming into or sometimes going out of a country

a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure.

relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.

the scientific study of the large-scale structure of the earth's crust, especially the formation of mountains, ocean trenches, and the movement of continents.

The state of being tedious; boredom; monotony.

An old-fashioned system of sending messages over long distances by using electrical signals sent along wires.

an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses, by which rays of light are collected and focused and the resulting image magnified.

a strong band or cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

A large building divided into apartments, especially in a poor area of a city.

the state of feeling nervous, worried, or not able to relax.

a long, thin, flexible arm-like or horn-like part found in some animals, used for feeling, grasping, or moving.

forming or situated at the end or extremity of something

The set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject.

a particular type of land, especially when considered in relation to its physical features or suitability for an activity.

Relating to the Earth or land, as opposed to air or water.

An area of land that is controlled by a particular country, ruler, or military force.

The way a surface or substance feels when you touch it, especially how smooth or rough it is.

The treatment of a physical problem or an illness.

a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully

To prevent someone from accomplishing something.

a thin, flat piece of baked clay, plastic, etc., used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

Accepting beliefs, behaviors, or people that are different from your own, even if you disagree with or disapprove of them.

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

the upper layer of soil, which is usually richer and darker than the soil beneath it because it contains more organic matter.

a violent and destructive storm with a long, funnel-shaped cloud that moves over land

a large, fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who compete for a championship over a series of games or matches.

extremely tall, especially in a way that is impressive or makes something seem powerful

Containing or being poisonous material

A large area of land

causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow

to move something or someone from one place, vehicle, person, or group to another

the act or process of moving people or goods from one place to another

allowing light to pass through but not transparent; semi-transparent.

to send or pass something from one person, place, or thing to another.

To move a living plant from one place and plant it in another.

To put your foot on or in something while walking or moving.

A long, narrow ditch in the ground, especially one dug by soldiers for protection from enemy fire.

Relating to a tribe or tribes.

a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

A small lever that you pull to fire a gun

Either of the two circles of latitude on the Earth's surface, approximately 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator, marking the limits of the area where the sun can be directly overhead.

a group of actors, singers, or dancers who work and travel together

A long, hollow cylinder used to hold or carry liquids or gases.

The money that you pay to be taught, especially in a college or university.

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

A passage under the ground, through a hill, or under a road or river, especially one for vehicles or trains.

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

a large bird of the pheasant family, native to north america, that is bred for its meat

a road that drivers must pay to use, especially one with gates where the payment is collected

a reptile with a hard round shell that lives in or near water and can pull its head and legs into its shell

a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group

strong string made of two or more strands twisted together

a very short period of time; an instant.

to turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another

a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.

finally; after a series of events or a long process.

a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.

relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than x-rays.

Done or achieved without help from anyone or anything else.