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300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - View
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary (1)
abstemious 
/æb'sti:mɪəs/ a. Syn. temperate
sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate
Concerned whether her vegetarian son's abstemious diet provided him with sufficient protein, the worried mother pressed food on him.
sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate
Concerned whether her vegetarian son's abstemious diet provided him with sufficient protein, the worried mother pressed food on him.
accolade
/'ækəleɪd/ n. Syn. praise
award of merit; expression of approval; praise
In Hollywood, an "Oscar" is the highest accolade.
award of merit; expression of approval; praise
In Hollywood, an "Oscar" is the highest accolade.
accord
/ə'kɔ:d/ n. Syn. agreement; treaty
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Although the accord is a small step forward, politicians around the world have their work cut out for them.
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Although the accord is a small step forward, politicians around the world have their work cut out for them.
allure
/ə'ljʊə(r)/ v. Syn. entice; attract
attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
Promises of quick profits allure the unwary investor.
attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
Promises of quick profits allure the unwary investor.
amenable
/ə'mi:nəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. responsible; accountable
responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
He was amenable to any suggestions that came from those he looked up to.
responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
He was amenable to any suggestions that came from those he looked up to.
ascetic
/ə'sɛtɪk/ a. Syn. austere; severe
leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders.
leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders.
bizarre
/bɪ'zɑr(r)/ a. Syn. fantastic
fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
The plot of the novel was too bizarre to be believed.
fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
The plot of the novel was too bizarre to be believed.
bombastic
/bɒm'bæstɪk/ a. Syn. pompous
pompous; using inflated language; high-sounding but with little meaning
The biggest military power on Earth was acting belligerent and its president was indulging in bombastic nationalistic grandstanding.
pompous; using inflated language; high-sounding but with little meaning
The biggest military power on Earth was acting belligerent and its president was indulging in bombastic nationalistic grandstanding.
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - Quiz
Word Meaning Matching - Test how many words you know
abdicate
 | absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion |
| unclear or doubtful in meaning |
| give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim |
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
abrogate
| abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority |
| making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly |
| inclined or eager to fight; aggressive |
| aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage |
academic
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
| related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education |
| place of refuge or shelter; protection |
| book of literary selections by various authors |
adversary
| person with power to decide a dispute; judge |
| nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god |
| likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand |
| opponent in contest; someone who offers opposition |
aesthetic
| state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune |
| elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial |
| feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent |
alienate
| obvious and dull; commonplace; lacking originality |
| earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends |
| give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim |
| cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally |
annals
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
| flattery; speech or action expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart |
| in a position that is turned toward one side; away from correct course |
| sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate |
anthology
| fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance |
| constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent |
| contrast; direct contrast; opposition |
| book of literary selections by various authors |
apprehend
| absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion |
| take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive |
| make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity |
| hereditary nobility; privileged class |
apt
| person with power to decide a dispute; judge |
| likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand |
| inform; give notice to; make aware |
| give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim |
300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary - Spell
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[Esc] /ə'bæʃ/ v. Syn. embarrass
embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert
[Esc] /'æbdɪkeɪt/ v. Syn. renounce
give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim
[Esc] /ə'brɪdʒ/ v. Syn. condense; shorten
condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
[Esc] /ək'sɛləreɪt/ v. Syn. speed; hasten
move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
[Esc] /ækrɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. rancorous
bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
[Esc] /'əgrɛsɪv/ a.
making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly
[Esc] /'eɪlɪəneɪt/ v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
[Esc] /ə'mi:nəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. responsible; accountable
responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
[Esc] /'æn(ə)lz/ n. Syn. records; history
chronological record of the events of successive years
[Esc] /'ɑrkɪtaɪp/ n. Syn. prototype
prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned