300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary

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 Group (6) - Spelling Practices
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/'skru:tɪnaɪz/;/-tənaɪz/ v.
(тщательно) examine closely and critically


Spelling Word: scrutinize
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/'saɪnɪkjʊə(r)/ n.
(синекура) well-paid position with little responsibility


Spelling Word: sinecure
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/'tæntəmaʊnt/ a.
(равносильно) equivalent in effect or value


Spelling Word: tantamount
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/tɔ:nt/ v.
(дразнить) reproach in a mocking, insulting, or contemptuous manner; make fun of , often in an aggressive manner


Spelling Word: taunt
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/'træŋkwɪl/ a. Syn. serene; pacific
(спокойный) free from disturbance; pacific


Spelling Word: tranquil
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/træns'grɛs, trɑr-/ v.
(преступают) pass over or beyond; surpass


Spelling Word: transgress
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/'tɜrdʒɪd/ a. Syn. swollen; distended
(напыщенный) swollen; distended; excessively ornate or complex in style or language


Spelling Word: turgid
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/ʌn'tɛnəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. indefensible
(несостоятельным) indefensible; not able to be maintained


Spelling Word: untenable
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/'væŋkwɪʃ/ v. Syn. conquer; overcome; defeat
(побеждать) conquer; overcome; come out better in a competition


Spelling Word: vanquish
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/vɪ'nɪə(r)/ n.
(шпона) thin layer; coating consisting of thin layer; ornamental coating to a building


Spelling Word: veneer