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300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - View
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary (1)
abridge 
/ə'brɪdʒ/ v. Syn. condense; shorten
condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
Because the publishers felt the public wanted a shorter version of War and Peace, they proceeded to abridge the novel.
condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
Because the publishers felt the public wanted a shorter version of War and Peace, they proceeded to abridge the novel.
academic
/ækə'dɛmɪk/ a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an academic discussion.
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an academic discussion.
anonymous
/ə'nɒnɪməs/ a. Syn. unknown; nameless
having no name; having unknown or unacknowledged name
The buyer, who wished to remain anonymous, is a foreigner with homes in Europe.
having no name; having unknown or unacknowledged name
The buyer, who wished to remain anonymous, is a foreigner with homes in Europe.
assiduous
/ə'sɪdjʊəs/;/ə'sɪdʒʊəs/ a. Syn. diligent; persistent
constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
He was assiduous, working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results.
constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
He was assiduous, working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results.
augment
/ɔ:g'mɛnt/ v. Syn. increase
make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
Armies augment their forces by calling up reinforcements.
make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
Armies augment their forces by calling up reinforcements.
bane
/beɪn/ n. Syn. curse
something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
Lucy's little brother was the bane of her existence: his attempts to make her life miserable worked so well that she could have poisoned him.
something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
Lucy's little brother was the bane of her existence: his attempts to make her life miserable worked so well that she could have poisoned him.
blemish
/'blɛmɪʃ/ v.
mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything which is excellent; make defective, either the body or mind
A newspaper article alleging he had taken bribes may blemish his reputation.
mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything which is excellent; make defective, either the body or mind
A newspaper article alleging he had taken bribes may blemish his reputation.
bucolic
/bju:'kɒlɪk/ a. Syn. rustic; pastoral
rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation
Filled with browsing cows and bleating sheep, the meadow was a charmingly bucolic sight.
rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation
Filled with browsing cows and bleating sheep, the meadow was a charmingly bucolic sight.
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - Quiz
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abridge
 | similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity |
| condense; shorten; reduce length of written text |
| not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy |
| warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having impulse to be combative |
affable
| award of merit; expression of approval; praise |
| embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert |
| soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained |
| easily approachable; warmly friendly |
alacrity
| cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness |
| soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained |
| staff or truncheon for various purposes, as one of a conductor in musical performances, one transferred by runners in a relay race |
| abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority |
allusion
| state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune |
| person with power to decide a dispute; judge |
| indirect reference; symbolical reference or comparison; metaphor |
| condense; shorten; reduce length of written text |
amenable
| responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable |
| award of merit; expression of approval; praise |
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
| cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness |
analogous
| cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness |
| similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity |
| person with power to decide a dispute; judge |
| comparable; similar or alike |
annals
| essential quality; reputation; honor |
| rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation |
| embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert |
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
antithesis
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
| comparable; similar or alike |
| give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim |
| place of refuge or shelter; protection |
apprise
| similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity |
| inform; give notice to; make aware |
| person with power to decide a dispute; judge |
| favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced |
articulate
| earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends |
| expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language |
| person with power to decide a dispute; judge |
| give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim |
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - Spell
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[Esc] /ə'bɛt/ v. Syn. encourage
aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage
[Esc] /ə'kɔ:d/ n. Syn. agreement; treaty
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
[Esc] /ækrɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. rancorous
bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
[Esc] /ə'lu:d/ v. Syn. imply; refer
refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion
[Esc] /æm'bɪgjʊəs/ a.
unclear or doubtful in meaning
[Esc] /'ænəkɪ/ n. Syn. lawlessness; disorder
absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
[Esc] /æprɪ'hɛnd/ v. Syn. arrest; perceive
take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
[Esc] /æpt/ a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
[Esc] /'ærɪd/ a. Syn. dry; barren
dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants
[Esc] /ɑr'tɪkjʊlət/ a. Syn. effective; distinct
expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language