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TOEFL IBT vs IVY League 3

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Vocabulary Exercise 14

sow v.plant

span v.extend,bridge,connect;n.length,extent,range

spawn v.generate,create,produce;n.offspring,descendants

specific adj.definite,particular,exact

specimen n.example,sample

spectacular adj.dramatic,sensational,impressive

spell n.interval,period,time

spirited adj.lively,energetic,vigorous

splendid adj.excellent,superb,wonderful

spoil v.ruin,mar/decay,deteriorate,decompose,rot

spot v.locate,find,see,identify;
     n.location,site/mark,stain,speck

spur v.stimulate,impel,encourage,provoke;
     n.inducement,stimulus

stable adj.steady,secure,stationary,fixed

stage v.present,put on;n.grade,step,level,phase

stain v.color,tint,discolor,dye;n.spot,mark,blemish

stale adj.old,dry/dull,trite,uninteresting

stall v.halt,delay,put off

standard n.pattern,ideal,norm
         adj.normal,typical,ordinary,regular,stock

stately adj.dignified,grand,magnificent,elegant

steep adj.sheer,perpendicular

stern adj.firm,severe,strict,harsh

stock n.supply,collection/goods,merchandise
      v.have a supply of,carry
      adj.standard,routine,ordinary,typical

stray adj.wandering,undirected,lost,uncontrolled

strenuous adj.difficult,arduous

strident adj.loud,insistent

strife n.conflict,dispute,struggle

striking adj.prominent,remarkable,unusual,conspicuous,
             noteworthy,dramatic

strive v.attempt,try

struggle v.fight,argue,dispute;n.conflict,strife,battle,effort

stubborn adj.surprising,shocking/attractive,beautiful

sturdy adj.strong,rugged,well built

subsequent adj.later,succeeding,following,ensuing

subtle adj.indirect,suggestive,implied

suitable adj.appropriate,correct,apt

summit n.peak,apex,zenith

sundry adj.miscellaneous,diverse,various

superb adj.excellent,splendid

supplant v.replace,substitute for

supple adj.pliable,flexible,bendable

sway v.wave,rock,swing,bend/persuade,influence

sweeping adj.complete,exhaustive,general,comprehensive

swift adj.fast,quick,rapid

swivel v.rotate,spin,turn

symbolize v. represent,stand for

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Vocabulary Exercise 15

tact n.diplomacy,discretion,poise

tale n.story,legend

tame v.domesticate,master; adj.docile,domesticated,gentle

tamper (with) v.interfere (with)

tangled adj.knotted,twisted

tart adj.sour,tangy,piquant

taunt v.insult,mock,torment

tedious adj.effective,convincing,forceful

temperate adj.mild,moderate

tempting adj.alluring,attractive,enticing

tender adj.delicate,soft/gentle,loving/sore,painful,raw

terminate v.end,finish,cease

thaw v.melt,warm up

thorough adj.complete,comprehensive

thoroughfare n.avenue,street

thrifty adj.economical,inexpensive

thrilling adj.exciting,stimulating,stirring,electrifying

thrive v.prosper,flourish

thwart v.prevent,impede,obstruct

tidings n.news,message

tilt v. incline,slope

timid adj.fearful,shy retiring

tint n.color,hue,shade,tone; v.color,stain,dye

tiresome adj.tedious,dull,boring

toil v.labor,work;n.exertion,labor,work

tolerant adj.patient,impartial,open-minded

topple v.knock over,knock down,bring down,uproot

torment v.taunt,abuse,bully

torrent n.flood,deluge

tough adj.durable,strong

tow v.haul,draw,pull,drag

toxic adj.poisonous,noxious

trait n.characteristic,feature,quality

tranquil adj.quiet,peaceful,relaxing

transient adj.temporary,momentary,passing

transparent adj.clear,see-through

treacherous adj.dangerous,hazardous

trickle n.drip,leak

triumph n.victory,success,achievement
        v.win,succeed,prevail

trivial adj.demanding,difficult,troublesome

tug v.pull,draw;n.pull

twilight n.evening,dusk

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Vocabulary Exercise 16

ultimate adj.conclusive,definite,final/maximum,highest,best

unbearable adj.intolerable,agonizing

uncouth adj.impolite,rude,vulgar

underlying adj.fundamental,basic

undertake v.try,attempt

ungainly adj.awkward,unskillful

uniform adj.consistent,regular

unique adj.singular,one of a kind,special

unravel v.solve,explain

unruly adj.unmanageable,disorganized,disorderly

unsound adj.defective,faulty,unsafe

upheaval n.disturbance,disorder

uphold v.support,sustain

upkeep n.maintenance

uproar n.disorder,disturbance,commotion

urbane adj.sophisticated,cultured,elegant

urge v.encourage,advise,implore

urgent adj.pressing,compelling

utensil n.tool,implement,device

utter v.say,speak;adj.absolute,complete


vacant adj.empty,unoccupied

vague adj.unclear,uncertain,ambiguous

vain adj.useless,pointless,unsuccessful,futile/
         conceited,arrogant

valid adj.genuine,authentic,legitimate

vanish v.disappear,go away

variable adj.changeable,shifting

vast adj.huge,enormous,extensive,immense

venomous adj.poisonous

verbose adj.talkative,wordy

verge n.brink,edge,threshold

verve n.enthusiasm, energy

vessel n.container,bottle/ship,craft

vex v.irritate,anger,annoy

viable adj.alive,living/feasible,practical,possible

vicinity n.area.proximity,zone

vie(with) v.compete(with),rival

vigorous adj.dynamic,energetic,spirited

virtual adj.almost,nearly,not quite

vital adj.critical,crucial,key,essential

vivacious adj.lively,cheerful

vivid adj.clear,distinct,graphic

vow v.promise,pledge,swear; n.oath,promise,pledge

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Vocabulary Exercise 17

wage n.salary,pay,earnings

waive v.to surrender(rights,privileges)

wake n.the track of a ship in water

wander v.roam,travel,range

wane v.shrink,decrease,decline

ware n.goods,merchandise

warn v.alert,caution,advise

warning n.alarm,alert

warp v.deform,bend,twist

wary adj.careful,cautious,alert

weary adj.tired,exhausted,fatigued

weird adj.strange,eerie,unusual

well-to-do adj.rich,wealthy.affluent

whiff n.a slight smell

wholesome adj.healthy,nutritious,beneficial

wicked adj.evil,corrupt,immoral

widespread adj.extensive,prevalent,sweeping

wily adj.crafty,cunning,shrewd

wise adj.astute,prudent,intelligent

withdraw v.retreat,pull out,remove

wither v.dry.shrivel,wilt

withhold v.reserve,retain,hold back

witty adj.comic,clever,amusing

woe n.trouble,distress,sorrow

wonder v.think about,speculate, ponder
       n.marvel,miracle

wound v.injure,hurt n.injury

wrinkle n.line,crease(in clothing,skin,etc.)
v. to put lines or creases in something to have lines or creases

yearn v.desire,crave,want

yield v. give up,surrender/produce,supply/
      n.production.output,crop

zealous adj.enthusiastic,eager

zenith n.peak,tip,apex,summit

zone n.area,vicinity,region

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