托福核心词表

meant to be kept secret and not told to or shared with other people

To keep someone or something within certain limits of space, scope, or time.

To state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence.

to officially take something away from someone, especially as a punishment or because laws have been broken

To cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations.

(of a person) pleasant to be with because their interests and personality are similar to one's own

(of a road or place) so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement.

To come together in a group or crowd; to assemble.

A man who is a member of a congress, especially the US House of Representatives.

the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent.

To make something appear or happen as if by magic.

The act of allowing or secretly helping something wrong or illegal to happen.

To secretly allow something wrong or illegal to happen.

a person who knows a lot about and enjoys good food, wine, art, etc., and can judge quality and skill in that subject

A person's moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one's behaviour.

taking care to do things carefully and correctly

aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

To make or declare something sacred, especially in a religious ceremony.

Following one after another in an unbroken or logical sequence.

A general agreement among a group of people.

opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values

a school where students study music, theatre, or dance

to protect something from being damaged, destroyed, or wasted

To think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

large or significant in size, amount, or extent.

Thinking about the rights and feelings of other people; showing kindness toward others.

to give comfort or sympathy to someone who is sad or disappointed

to make something stronger or more solid

a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch

Very easy to see or notice; attracting attention.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

To secretly plan with others to do something illegal or harmful.

Happening all the time or repeatedly.

a named group of stars in the sky, often forming a pattern, as officially defined by astronomers.

To be or be considered as something

To force someone to do something or to behave in a particular way.

To make something narrower, tighter, or less free to move, especially by squeezing or surrounding it.

To build or make something physical, such as a road, building, or machine.

to understand the meaning of a word, sentence, or action in a particular way

To go to a person, book, etc. for information, advice, or a professional opinion.

to use something such as fuel, energy, or time, especially in large amounts

A person who buys goods or services for their own use.

(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

an object such as a box or a bottle that is used for holding something

to make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a harmful substance.

To treat or regard with contempt; to despise or scorn.

To think about something deeply and for a long time.

deserving to be treated with contempt; despicable.

showing or feeling a deep lack of respect for someone or something; scornful.

to struggle or compete with difficulties or an opponent

In a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction.

One of the main continuous expanses of land on the earth's surface (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Antarctica).

Subject to chance or dependent on circumstances not yet known.

In a way that happens repeatedly over a period of time, often in a way that is annoying.

The outer shape or edge of something, especially when its surface is smooth or its form is curved.

A formal written or spoken agreement that is legally binding.

To say the opposite of what someone else has said, or to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong.

a noticeable difference between people or things

To do something that is not allowed by a law, rule, or agreement.

feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.

to manage to do something difficult, or to make something happen, by using your intelligence or by tricking people

Causing or likely to cause public disagreement and debate.

public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by

To argue about or discuss (a subject) in a formal or oppositional way.

To arrange for people to come together for a formal meeting.

suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty

A large formal meeting of people who share the same interest or work.

To change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, or belief to another.

To communicate or express something, with or without words.

To prove or declare that someone is guilty of a crime, especially in a court of law.

A group of vehicles or ships traveling together, typically for protection or with an escort.

The process of working together with others towards a common goal or benefit.

to organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well

a reddish-brown metal that is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, often used for making wires, pipes, and coins.

A thing made to be exactly like another thing

warm and friendly in manner or feeling

a main subdivision of an army in the field, consisting of two or more divisions

a dead body, especially of a human being.

having a large, bulky, or fat body

To make something right or free from error; to mark the errors on something.

to have a mutual relationship or connection, where one thing affects or depends on another.

The activity of writing letters or emails to someone.

to confirm or give support to a statement, idea, or theory with evidence or authority.

to destroy a metal, stone, or other material slowly by a chemical reaction, especially oxidation.

containing people from many different countries and influenced by their culture

a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role or by someone to look like a different person or thing.

advice, especially that given formally

made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.

a person or thing that has the same position or function as another in a different place or situation

too many to be counted; innumerable.

A place where legal trials take place and legal cases are decided

polite, respectful, and considerate in manner.

To place something over or in front of something else to protect, hide, or close it.

Having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else.

To bend low or move backwards because you are frightened.

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

Skill in making things by hand, especially in a particular activity or art

skilled at using clever plans or tricks to deceive people

To force something into a small space.

to have an accident in a vehicle by violently hitting something

To have a very strong desire for something.

mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way.

A document, certificate, or other evidence that proves a person's identity, qualifications, or authority.

The ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

Too ready to believe things and therefore easy to deceive.

A set of beliefs or principles that strongly influences someone's way of life or actions.

a small, narrow stream or river

A narrow crack or gap, especially in a rock or wall.

A group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or train.

(of food) pleasantly hard and dry, or (of fruit and vegetables) pleasantly fresh and firm

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.

Not straight; bent, twisted, or curved.

Extremely important because it will affect other things.

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.

To break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over time or due to pressure.

To crush something so that it becomes full of folds or creases.

to press something so hard that it is damaged or loses its shape

the hard outer layer of bread, pastry, or a pie.

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

A clear, transparent mineral, especially quartz, that has a regular geometric shape with flat surfaces.