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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.

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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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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:
adequate   Pronounce
a. sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
England missed key players through injury, lacked adequate preparation, and could not match Australia's skill.
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adhesive   Pronounce
a. sticky; glutinous; tending to persist
Today adhesive binding is the most popular approach for industrial booklet production.
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admit   Pronounce
v. permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
But what she absolutely refuses to admit is that none of us wants to be a hack.
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adventurous   Pronounce
a. valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures
Tom's younger brother  Sid was already through with his part of the work, for he was a quiet boy and had no adventurous, troublesome ways.
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advocate   Pronounce
v. speak, plead, or argue in favor of; plead for; push for something
Some doctors advocate a smoking ban in the entire house.
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affected   Pronounce
a. speaking or behaving in an artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
The other boys laughed so unmercifully at what they termed my affected accent.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
adventurous  Speak
Exercise
something that discourages; tending to deter
Exercise
valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures
Exercise
widen; grow broad or broader
Exercise
represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
allegation  Speak
Exercise
suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong
Exercise
a tendency to keep together
Exercise
trade; business; intellectual exchange or social interaction
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something produces a result; the basis for an action or response; a reason
angular  Speak
Exercise
sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner
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usually; under normal circumstances, normally
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sticky; glutinous; tending to persist
Exercise
state of being suitable
attempt  Speak
Exercise
the action of trying at something
Exercise
act of reducing to atoms, or very minute particles
Exercise
a scientist who studies living organisms
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show off oneself;  speak of with excessive pride
barb  Speak
Exercise
causing someone to be physically disabled, especially unable to walk; causing severe damage or problems
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sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark
Exercise
represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
Exercise
shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
barrenness  Speak
Exercise
represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
Exercise
remove water from; dry out; lose water or bodily fluids
Exercise
property of not supporting life, no children, or unable to have children; defect of emotion, sensibility, or fervency
Exercise
two crossed bones used as a symbol of danger or death
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7   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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n. a substance that prevents infection; a substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms


Spelling Word: antiseptic
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n. study of artifacts and relics of early humankind


Spelling Word: archaeology
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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 group of people within hearing; crowd seeing a stage performance


Spelling Word: audience
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n. a natural appearance of coloured light in the sky, that is usually seen nearest the Arctic or Antarctic


Spelling Word: aurora
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v. supply what is needed or desired; provide food professionally for a special occasion


Spelling Word: cater
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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: