Hard TOEFL Words - Group 8

rare, inert gaseous element occurring in the atmosphere; extremely bright color

act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; imitate

arrogant; characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

designate; appoint

continuous; existing

convention; standard; rule

deceive; misguide

furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation; equipped with appropriate wearing apparel and accessories

any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere

action of people mingling and coming into contact

branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants

broadcast of news

to be resistant to

belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly; concerned with commonplaces; ordinary

available; capable of being obtained

characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style

benefactor; regular customer

of or relating to atomic nuclei or the energy harnessed from it

cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses

a statement contrary to received opinion; a statement that contradicts itself

belief or opinion

commemorate; commit to memory; learn by heart

anyway; however

bacteria; any organism of microscopic size

select as an alternative over another; make a choice or decision

a source of materials to nourish the body

branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants

of or relating to atomic nuclei or the energy harnessed from it

beyond ordinary understanding

to be resistant to

act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

an account of the personal experiences of an author; a biography or biographical sketch; report, especially on a scientific or scholarly topic

a source of materials to nourish the body

beginning; start; origin; time at which something is supposed to begin

contradictory; conflicting

contestant; someone who offers opposition ; adverse; hostile; opposing

designate; appoint

an event that happens