托福核心词表

To send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose.

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

Deserving to be despised; contemptible.

to dislike and have no respect for someone or something

to steal valuable things from a place, especially in a violent way and during a war.

The sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

to set apart, appoint, or decree something beforehand for a specific purpose or end.

the things that will happen in the future, especially those that cannot be changed or controlled

Causing great and irreparable damage or harm.

To separate something from something else that it is attached to.

not feeling involved with someone or something in an emotional way; separate or disconnected.

to keep someone in an official place, such as a police station, a prison, or a hospital, and stop them from leaving

to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.

The quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult.

to officially decide or settle something

a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

To dislike someone or something very strongly.

To make something seem less good, valuable, or important

A thing that causes damage or harm.

Causing harm or damage.

to destroy or damage something very badly

To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

to start to do something different from what is expected or agreed

An object or piece of equipment that has been made or designed for a particular purpose.

not sincere or honest; behaving in a way that tricks people

To invent or plan something, especially a complex procedure or system, using skill and imagination.

Completely lacking or free from something.

Very loving or loyal.

Strong love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

to eat something quickly and eagerly

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

skillful with your hands

to identify the nature of an illness or a problem by examining the symptoms

The act or process of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something.

A simplified drawing or plan that shows the exact shape, arrangement, or workings of something.

a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that has some words, grammar, or pronunciation that are different from the forms used in other areas

A conversation between two or more people, especially in a book, play, or film.

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere.

Relating to or characteristic of a dictator with absolute power.

The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

To spread or cause something to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people.

having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.

To make something seem worthy or impressive, often when it is not.

The quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

To move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else.

to become or to make something larger, wider, or more open.

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Showing care and effort in one's work or duties.

to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another solvent

Not bright or clear; lacking in light.

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

to become or make something become smaller, weaker, etc.

extremely or unusually small.

Dirty and discolored; shabby and dull in appearance.

the management of relationships between countries through negotiation and dialogue.

relating to the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations

Going in a straight line or by the shortest route; not curved or crooked.

To take weapons away from someone

Making someone feel less angry, suspicious, or hostile, often by being charming or pleasant.

To make something untidy or disordered; to disturb the proper arrangement of.

A state of disorganization or untidiness.

A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.

causing great damage, suffering, or loss of life

to stop being a group; to separate or break up.

To pay out money, especially from a fund or an amount that has been collected.

to get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable

to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear or obvious

able to be seen, heard, or recognized

to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a court

A person who believes in and follows the teachings of a religious or philosophical leader.

To say that you do not have or are not responsible for something.

lack of agreement or harmony between people or things; conflict

a reduction in the usual price of something

written or spoken communication or debate.

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

individually separate and distinct.

The freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

To spoil the appearance of something or someone, especially by marking or damaging the surface.

The loss of other people's respect and approval because of something bad you have done.

a very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for something or someone because it is unpleasant or offensive.

not influenced by personal feelings or by the chance of getting some advantage for yourself; fair and objective

Causing or showing a lack of cheer; depressing, gloomy, or dreary.

A feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.

to speak about someone or something in a way that shows you do not have a good opinion of them

able to be replaced or done without; not essential.

to take the place of someone or something

to make someone willing or likely to do or think something

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament.

to show that something is wrong or not true

not trusted or respected; having a bad reputation.

Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; rude.

to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected.

To cut open a dead body, plant, etc. in order to study its structure.

To hide your real feelings, thoughts, or intentions by behaving in a way that is different from usual.

to spread information, ideas, etc. to a lot of people

not the same; different

To hide your real feelings, thoughts, or intentions by pretending to have different ones.

to gradually disappear or waste something, such as energy, money, or a feeling

Far away in space or time.

The process of purifying a liquid by heating it until it vaporizes, then cooling the vapor to collect the resulting liquid.

To change the shape, sound, or appearance of something so that it is strange or unclear.

To make it difficult for someone to give their full attention to something.

suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

to give things to a number of people; to share something between several people, companies, places etc.

to cause people or groups to stop agreeing or working together

To separate and go in different directions from a point.

Tending to be different or develop in different directions.

showing a great deal of variety; very different.

to start to produce a wider variety of products or services, or to invest in different types of things, in order to reduce risk

To separate something into two or more parts or groups.

To make known (private or sensitive information).

a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.

to move quickly to one side in order to avoid somebody or something

a belief or set of beliefs held by an organization or group of people which others are expected to accept without argument

characterized by the expression of opinions as if they are facts and cannot be doubted.

expressing sorrow; mournful

A small, intelligent sea mammal with a long nose and a curved mouth that looks like a smile.