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signify   ContextMore...   Speak
v. be an indication of
gratitude   ContextMore...   Speak
n. the quality of being thankful
embrace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
escape into   Context   Speak
v. get some free status by breaking from confinement or control
cope with   Context   Speak
v. deal effectively with something difficult
relentless   ContextMore...   Speak
a. oppressively constant; incessant
complication   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one
revival   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a new production of an old play or similar work
embrace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
iconic   ContextMore...   Speak
a. regarded as a representative symbol
 5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List
1   Overview:
This TOEFL vocabulary list has 5000 words. It shows definitions and sample sentences for each word. Meanwhile, it offers word status management to help to study and review its words. Besides, each word has matching and spelling interactive online exercises and printable flashcards, and the PDF TOEFL word list.

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What we provide here isn't only a word list; it is integrated with modern information technology to let you learn and review TOEFL words more efficiently. For most test-takers, the proven TOEFL vocabulary can cover all test sections' requirements, from listening to reading.

We divide the words into 4 levels; each level consists of 4 groups. If you are interested in the words of all groups (1-16) of this 5000 TOEFL word list, watch them here.



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Word status is a handy flag to skip known words and focus on new and half-familiar words.

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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abbreviation
abnormal
abort
abrasive
absence
absolutely
abstract
accidental
accompany
accomplished
accounting
acid
acidic
actual
acupuncture
adequate
adhere
adhesive
adjunct
admit
adventure
adventurous
adversity
advocate
aerodynamics
affected
affective
aggravate
aggregation
ailment
aircraft
alert
alike
allegation
alliteration
alone
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5   Demonstrate word list style:
dawning   Pronounce
n. first light of day; first advent or appearance
So, the order indicates the next day's dawning follows the end of one day.
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debris   Pronounce
n. remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
A full year after the earthquake in Mexico City, they were still carting away the debris.
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decent   Pronounce
a. suitable; modest.; honorable; meeting accepted standards
I wandered the theatre – an old one from the thirties - kept in decent repair by those that love movies.
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decline   Pronounce
n. change toward something smaller or lower; gradual falling off from a better state
Dustan has a record of switching sides when convenient, and many supporters would do likewise if the fortunes of the puritan militia are on the decline.
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deference   Pronounce
n. willingness to carry out the wishes of others; great respect
In deference to the minister's request, please do not take photographs during the wedding service.
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deficiency   Pronounce
n. scarcity; lack or shortage, especially of something essential to health
It has been demonstrated that a blood protein deficiency is the cause of this inherited illness.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
alike  Speak
Exercise
freight carried by ship, an aircraft, or another vehicle
Exercise
similar; in the same manner or to the same degree
Exercise
study of artifacts and relics of early humankind
Exercise
tall pot in which coffee is brewed
archaeology  Speak
Exercise
indicate; signify directly; refer to specifically
Exercise
theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
Exercise
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
Exercise
study of artifacts and relics of early humankind
assignment  Speak
Exercise
a task that was given to students; job; distribution; appointment
Exercise
a small section of filmed or filed material
Exercise
tunnel; hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter; moving through by or as by digging
Exercise
make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm
boulder  Speak
Exercise
thick; crowded closely together; compact
Exercise
a rounded rock lying on the surface of ground or embedded in soil
Exercise
skilled; experienced; having many social graces; polished or refined
Exercise
taxi; a one-horse vehicle for public hire
calculator  Speak
Exercise
a representation that is deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic effect
Exercise
a small stream, often a shallow tributary to a river; brook
Exercise
tunnel; hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter; moving through by or as by digging
Exercise
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
carat  Speak
Exercise
two or more things occurring at the same time by chance
Exercise
unit of weight for precious stones; a measure of fineness of gold
Exercise
suffering from excessive loss of water
Exercise
state of being suitable
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7   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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n. shortening something by omitting parts of it


Spelling Word: abbreviation
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v. permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to


Spelling Word: admit
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v. speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something


Spelling Word: advocate
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n. shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons


Spelling Word: armor
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n. a task that was given to students; job; distribution; appointment


Spelling Word: assignment
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n. state of being unable to pay your debts


Spelling Word: bankruptcy
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8   Words PDF List and Cards:
TOEFL Vocabulary PDF List
Some students like using PDF lists to learn and review words. We do offer a handy feature to make a PDF word list of each group. Below are demos of Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' word list from the website; the details are in:

TOEFL Vocabulary Cards
Flashcards are useful tools for some students to study new words. We offer two buttons to make one-side and two-side cards for each group. Below are one-side cards for Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' cards, either one-side or two-side, from the website; the details are in: