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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.

5000 TOEFL vocabulary list is available for VIP accounts to access the full content. Free users may evaluate its content and feature by the 1st group.

Building vocabulary is one of the hardest jobs to prepare for any English test. If you will take the TOEFL test in months, but you didn't develop any TOEFL vocabulary yet, the first of first is to get a proven vocabulary and work on it immediately. This 5000 TOEFL vocabulary list is an excellent candidate to own TOEFL words quickly.

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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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:
coalescence   Pronounce
n. union of diverse things into one body or form or group; growing together of parts
We present a detailed molecular-dynamics study of the coalescence of gold.
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coffeepot   Pronounce
n. tall pot in which coffee is brewed
British potteries began making pieces like this lusterware coffeepot in the early nineteenth century to imitate fine silver.
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coin   Pronounce
n. small piece of metal, usually flat and circular, authorized by a government for use as money
While it has been lightly dipped and lightly cleaned, the overall look of the coin is appealing.
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collaborate   Pronounce
v. work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort
The easy way to collaborate is to pay attention to the small things in life.
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collusion   Pronounce
n. a secret agreement for any illegal purpose; conspiracy
They're in collusion with the government and just want a piece of the pie like everyone else.
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combine   Pronounce
v. blend; fuse; merge
Re-branded as one-army recruitment, the latest drive will, for the first time, combine recruiting to both the regular and territorial army.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
absence  Speak
Exercise
respire; inhale and exhale air
Exercise
someone who flies a balloon
Exercise
very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
Exercise
state of being absent; state of being away
ailment  Speak
Exercise
specialist; a person with expert knowledge or training, especially in the fine arts
Exercise
the action of trying at something
Exercise
sickness;a slight but often persistent illness
Exercise
relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
alike  Speak
Exercise
similar; in the same manner or to the same degree
Exercise
very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
Exercise
state of being suitable
Exercise
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
approve  Speak
Exercise
connection, whether of persons or things; a union of persons in a company or society for some particular purpose
Exercise
any object that can be used to hold things
Exercise
someone who operates an aircraft
Exercise
ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of
association  Speak
Exercise
someone who takes spoils or plunder; one who despoils or strips by force; a plunderer
Exercise
connection, whether of persons or things; a union of persons in a company or society for some particular purpose
Exercise
respire; inhale and exhale air
Exercise
move suddenly and rapidly
beat  Speak
Exercise
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly
Exercise
condescend to give or grant; esteem worthy; consider worth notice
Exercise
relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
Exercise
urgently needed; absolutely necessary; essential; acute; crucial; decisive
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7   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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n. state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune


Spelling Word: adversity
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n. suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong


Spelling Word: allegation
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n. silvery ductile metallic element


Spelling Word: aluminum
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n. a substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling


Spelling Word: anesthetic
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n. something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence


Spelling Word: anticipation
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n. works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner


Spelling Word: apprentice
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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: