ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR THE TOEFL

Lesson 9 by: Ruwaidah

accurate He was able to make accurate

observations with the new telescope.

accurate

Careful and exact Meaningprecise Synonym

accuracy n.accurate adj.

v.accurately adv.

classify Biologists classify animals into many

groups.

classify

To place into groups according to type

Meaning

arrange Synonym

classification n.classified adj.classify v.

adv.

currency The Japanese currency is gaining

strength against the dollar.

currency

monetary unit OR cash Meaningmoney Synonym

currency n.adj.v.

adv.

deep

Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.

The depth of her understanding of math is remarkable.

deep

Far below the surface OR complete understanding

Meaning

thorough Synonym

depth n.deep adj.

deepen v.deeply adv.

dense

The car accident was caused by the dense fog.

Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

dense

crowded OR difficult to see through

Meaning

thick Synonym

density n.dense adj.

v.densely adv.

dim

The stars dimly lit the evening sky. The light was too dim for studying.

dim

not bright OR clear Meaningfaint Synonym

dimness n.dim adj.dim v.

dimly adv.

exports

China is the largest exporter of the World. Coffee is one of Brazil's main exports.

exports

products sold abroad MeaningForeign sales Synonym

ExportsExporter :a person, country or business that sells goods to another country

n.

exported adj.export v.

adv.

gigantic

Living things come in all sizes. The smallest are so tiny that you can’t see without a microscope, but the biggest are gigantic –such as blue whales , which can be as long as 16 men lying.

gigantic

Very large Meaningenormous Synonym

n.gigantic adj.

v.gigantically adv.

impressive

Everyone left with a good impression of the play.

impressive

Causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality

Meaning

imposing Synonym impression n.impressive adj.

impress v.impressively adv.

install

The software we needed was already installed onto the computer.

He was installed as the crown prince two months ago.

install

To set up OR to place into a fixed position

Meaning

establish Synonym

installation / installer n.adj.

install v.adv.

lasting

The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry.

lasting

Forever ; without end Meaningenduring Synonym

n.lasting adj.

last v.adv.

straightforward

The teacher’s instructions were straightforward.

His straightforward manner in business dealing captured his friends’ admiration.

straightforward

easy to understand OR honest (another meaning)

Meaning

uncomplicated Synonym

straightforwardness n.straightforward adj.

v.straightforwardly adv.

treasury

The treasury of a country is the department responsible for the country's economy.

There is a lot of treasure under the sea.

treasuryThe agency that controls and spends money OR a collection of valued things =A collection of literary or artistic treasures: a treasury of English verse

Meaning

bank Synonym treasury n.

treasured adj.treasure v.

adv.

uniform

The grades on the test were uniformly poor.

Bread has a uniform texture.

uniform

every part being the same Meaningconsistent Synonym

uniformity n.uniform adj.

v.uniformly adv.

vibrant

His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone.

vibrant

Lively OR powerful OR full of action

Meaning

brilliant Synonym

vibrance n.vibrant adj.

v.vibrantly adv.

depend on

His dependency on alcohol destroyed his marriage.

depend on

To count on OR to be supported by

Meaning

trust Synonym

dependence / dependencydependent

n.

dependable adj.depend on v.dependably adv.