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 Test Questions
TOEFL Vocabulary: Level 3
aloft     Speak
 
(1)
a. or ad.  
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half-open; slightly turned or opened
ironic; expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
infectious; of or relating to communicable diseases
harmless; innocent; giving no offense
in or into a high place; high or higher up
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autonomy     Speak
 
(2)
n.  
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independence; self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination
elaboration by the use of decorative detail; ornamentation of fabric with needlework
giver; one that contributes something, such as money, to a cause or fund
gas; steam; barely visible or cloudy diffused matter, such as mist or smoke
an elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object
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blanket     Speak
 
(3)
n.  
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group of closely located islands
intense state of fear or dismay; astonishment combined with terror
gases ejected from an engine as waste products; use up the whole supply of
kindness; virtue; all of the inhabitants of the earth
heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually of wool, and having a nap, used in bed clothing
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concentric     Speak
 
(4)
a. or ad.  
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in that area; to a restricted area of the body
disreputable; known widely and usually unfavorably; infamous
having a common center, circles of different size, one within another
harmless; innocent; giving no offense
lacking strength or vigor; weak
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deciduous     Speak
 
(5)
a. or ad.  
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having no particular interest or concern; being neither good nor bad
continuing or remaining for a long time; enduring; durable
hairy; lacking sharp detail or clarity; consisting of, or covered with wool
falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth
dull and tiresome; commonplace
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divorce     Speak
 
(6)
n.  
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end a marriage; legal dissolution of a marriage
hill; relatively flat highland
inside; inner part; internal; inner
experiment; an act of testing; examination of evidence to determine the charges or claims
expanse of space surrounding the earth; sky; place where the sun, moon, and stars appear
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endeavor     Speak
 
(7)
n.  
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dominant theme or central idea; repeated figure or design in architecture or decoration
earnest activity intended to do or accomplish something; exertion powers to attain an object
explanatory list of symbols on a map; unverified story handed down from earlier times
largest flying birds in the western hemisphere; gold coin of some South American countries
the first letter of a proper name; the first letter of a word
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exhilarating     Speak
 
(8)
a. or ad.  
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ironic; expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
elliptic; rounded like an egg
invigorating and refreshing; cheering; making lively and joyful
harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes
inclined; lying face downward; having a tendency
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grace     Speak
 
(9)
n.  
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the exterior part of anything that has length and breadth; outside; outward or external appearance
act of distinguishing by comparing differences
a gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
elegance and beauty of movement or expression; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
having  knowledge  of; special awareness or sensitivity:
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haste     Speak
 
(10)
n.  
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discomfort; cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to
hurry; rapidity of action or motion
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government; the act of forming something
fog; mist; partially opaque covering; vague or confused state of mind
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground; haze
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initial     Speak
 
(11)
n.  
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the first letter of a proper name; the first letter of a word
inadequacy or insufficiency; the sum of money falls short of required amount; shortage
large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots
introduction of something new
heavy closely woven fabric; background against which events unfold, as in a historical narrative
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masterpiece     Speak
 
(12)
n.  
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chief excellence or great talent; outstanding work of art or craft
clarity of outline; concise explanation
instrument, implement, or container for practical use, especially in kitchen or laboratory
essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
director; the person who has the authority to supervise or direct; janitor or custodian in a building
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opposed     Speak
 
(13)
a. or ad.  
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easily detected; permitting light to pass through freely
displaying superhuman strength or power; of extreme difficulty
having an opponent; averse of
house-hold; of or relating to the home; within the country or home
essential; not imaginary; actual or real
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pliant     Speak
 
(14)
a. or ad.  
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lacking depth or precision; fuzzy; light and airy; soft
invigorating; energizing; pleasantly new or different
excessively agitated; transported with rage or other violent emotion
flexible; easily influenced; easily bent or flexed; pliable
intensely cold; lacking warmth; stiff and formal in manner
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postulate     Speak
 
(15)
n.  
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irregularity; a person or something unusual; departure from the normal or common order
canal; deep furrow or ditch; long, steep-sided valley on the ocean floor
essential premise; the underlying assumption
expression of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment; criticism
house roof made with a plant material
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ravine     Speak
 
(16)
n.  
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fine crack in a surface or glaze; short-lived popular fashion;  inordinate desire or longing; passion
god; divinity; supernatural things
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground; haze
gorge; deep narrow steep-sided valley
discredit; dishonor; the state of being held in low esteem
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saucer     Speak
 
(17)
n.  
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large timber or post; heap; hair; fiber of wool, cotton; head of an arrow or spear
lack of physical strength; weakness; feebleness
dish; small shallow dish having a slight circular depression in the center for holding a cup
an animal kept for amusement or companionship
favorable or advantageous circumstance; a chance for progress or advancement
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stick     Speak
 
(18)
v.  
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hand out; disseminate; allocate
isolate; separate; divide from the main body
fasten into place by fixing an end; be a follower or supporter
hug; adopt or espouse; accept readily; hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection
endure; withstand; allow without prohibiting or opposing; permit
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tranquil     Speak
 
(19)
a. or ad.  
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firmly established by nature or habit
having many facets or aspects
free from disturbance; pacific
having no name; having an unknown or unacknowledged name
having no personal preference; objective
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upgrade     Speak
 
(20)
v.  
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give food to; supply with nourishment
eradicate; abolish; rule out
raise to a higher grade or standard; advance
form an opinion concerning, without knowledge or means of knowledge; judge of at random
exploit natural surroundings to disguise something; conceal
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