Hard TOEFL Words - Group 5

n. an object or a representation that functions as a symbol

n. a person who inhabits a particular place

n. brink; perimeter; margin

v. become larger in size or volume; grow stronger; add details

a. makes you feel shy or ashamed; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable

a. demonstrative; indicative

a. covered or smeared with filth; disgustingly dirty; very unpleasant or disagreeable

v. burn brightly again; become more intense suddenly

n. completely undeveloped form; an animal organism in the early stages of growth

n. branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies

v. involve, enter into conflict with

n. small, glowing piece of coal or wood, as in a dying fire

v. burn brightly again; become more intense suddenly

n. amusement; fun

n. a barrier that surrounds something to protect it

n. completely undeveloped form; an animal organism in the early stages of growth

v. activate; stimulate

v. arouse

n. a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

v. bring out; arouse; call forth

v. to increase or intensify

n. a journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective

n. altitude; height

a. avid; enthusiastic

n. small, glowing piece of coal or wood, as in a dying fire

a. burning or containing fire

n. style of music involving simple and laid-back melodies

a. busy; momentous; full of events or incidents

n. a barrier that surrounds something to protect it

a. composed of elements from a variety of sources

v. to increase or intensify

v. develop; grow

v. arouse

n. person marked by extreme enthusiasm for or support of any cause, particularly with regard to religion

n. commonplace object; object firmly fixed in place

v. develop; grow

n. a day or period of time for feasting and celebration

n. a person who inhabits a particular place

v. become larger in size or volume; grow stronger; add details

a. branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms