300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary
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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.
acumen:
/'ækjʊmɛn, ə'kju:mɛn/ n. Syn. acuteness; insight
mental keenness; quickness of perception
However, her team's political acumen is clearly beyond mine, an Ivy League Medical Science Professor and NOT a Political "Science" Professor.
admonition:
/ædmɒ'nɪʃ(ə)n/ n. Syn. warning
gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning
The article concludes with an admonition from a psychologist
adverse:
/'ædvɜrs/ a. Syn. unfavorable; hostile
in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
The recession had a highly adverse effect on father's investment portfolio: he lost so much money that he could no longer afford the house.
aesthetic:
/i:s'θɛtɪk/ a. Syn. artistic; elegant
elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
Kenneth Cole, the American designer known for his modern, urban aesthetic, is hawking $35 T-shirts.
affluent:
/'æflʊənt/ a.
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
They want the same opportunity to pursue their dreams as everyone else who lives in affluent school districts.
alacrity:
/ə'lækrɪtɪ/ n.
cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness
Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity.
allay:
/ə'leɪ/ v. Syn. calm; pacify; relieve
calm; pacify; reduce the intensity of; relieve
The crew tried to allay the fears of the passengers by announcing that the fire had been controlled.
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/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.
acumen:
/'ækjʊmɛn, ə'kju:mɛn/ n. Syn. acuteness; insight
mental keenness; quickness of perception
However, her team's political acumen is clearly beyond mine, an Ivy League Medical Science Professor and NOT a Political "Science" Professor.
admonition:
/ædmɒ'nɪʃ(ə)n/ n. Syn. warning
gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning
The article concludes with an admonition from a psychologist
adverse:
/'ædvɜrs/ a. Syn. unfavorable; hostile
in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
The recession had a highly adverse effect on father's investment portfolio: he lost so much money that he could no longer afford the house.
aesthetic:
/i:s'θɛtɪk/ a. Syn. artistic; elegant
elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
Kenneth Cole, the American designer known for his modern, urban aesthetic, is hawking $35 T-shirts.
affluent:
/'æflʊənt/ a.
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
They want the same opportunity to pursue their dreams as everyone else who lives in affluent school districts.
alacrity:
/ə'lækrɪtɪ/ n.
cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness
Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity.
allay:
/ə'leɪ/ v. Syn. calm; pacify; relieve
calm; pacify; reduce the intensity of; relieve
The crew tried to allay the fears of the passengers by announcing that the fire had been controlled.
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accord
 | unclear or doubtful in meaning |
| settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states |
| hereditary nobility; privileged class |
| in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose |
adversary
| greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain |
| settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states |
| give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim |
| opponent in contest; someone who offers opposition |
adverse
| in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose |
| offensively self-assertive; liable to give or take offense; forward; pushing |
| give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim |
| aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage |
aesthetic
| elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| lack of caring; indifference |
| feeling of enmity or ill will; attitude that informs one's actions; disposition |
| staff or truncheon for various purposes, as one of a conductor in musical performances, one transferred by runners in a relay race |
alienate
| cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally |
| having no name; having unknown or unacknowledged name |
| settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states |
| leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere |
anarchy
| gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning |
| absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion |
| lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable |
| staff or truncheon for various purposes, as one of a conductor in musical performances, one transferred by runners in a relay race |
animus
| feeling of enmity or ill will; attitude that informs one's actions; disposition |
| having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial |
| move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected |
| chronological record of the events of successive years |
aristocracy
| cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness |
| pompous; using inflated language; high-sounding but with little meaning |
| hereditary nobility; privileged class |
| blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate |
authentic
| not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy |
| hereditary nobility; privileged class |
| offensively self-assertive; liable to give or take offense; forward; pushing |
| gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning |
autocratic
| move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected |
| refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion |
| having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial |
| bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner |
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[Esc] /ækə'dɛmɪk/ a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an [___] discussion.
[Esc] /ə'leɪ/ v. Syn. calm; pacify; relieve
calm; pacify; reduce the intensity of; relieve
The crew tried to [___] the fears of the passengers by announcing that the fire had been controlled.
[Esc] /'eɪmɪəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. agreeable; lovable
good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly
In Little Women, Beth is the [___] daughter whose loving disposition endears her to all who know her.
[Esc] /æpt/ a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
The defeated England coach, Bobby Robson, described it as a miracle, which following 'the Hand-of-God' goal seems supremely [___].
[Esc] /ə'sɪdjʊəs/;/ə'sɪdʒʊəs/ a. Syn. diligent; persistent
constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
He was [___], working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results.
[Esc] /ə'trɪbju:t/ n. Syn. trait
essential quality; reputation; honor
His outstanding [___] was his kindness.
[Esc] /ɔtə'krætɪk/ a. Syn. dictatorial
having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial
Someone accustomed to exercising authority may become [___] if his or her power is unchecked.
[Esc] /'ævərɪs/ n.
greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
King Midas is a perfect example of [___], for he was so greedy that he wished everything he touched would turn to gold.
[Esc] /beɪn/ n. Syn. curse
something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
Lucy's little brother was the [___] of her existence: his attempts to make her life miserable worked so well that she could have poisoned him.
[Esc] /bɪ'nɛvələnt/ a. Syn. generous; charitable
generous in providing aid to others; charitable
Mr. Fezziwig was a [___] employer, who wished to make Christmas merrier for young Scrooge and his other employees.