托福必考点词汇题汇总

classify = categorize

friction = conflict

discrete = separate

likewise = same inhospitable=not suitable

propagate = multiply

dormant = inactive

dispute = argument contemporary = existing fleeing=running away from

spawn = create

imitate = copy

myriad of = many

chance = unplanned

peculiar = distinctive

compile = put together detectable = measurable homogeneous = uniform

entomb = trap

comparably = similarly spark = bring about = usher in shield = protect

disaster = catastrophe

subtle = slight maneuver = trick = strategy herald = announce immunity = protection

overlie= cover

customary =usual

dampen = moisten

incise = carve

champion = support autonomous = independent

prone = likely

boost = raise

conceal = hide

dense =thick

ensuing =subsequent penchant = inclination

arduous = difficult

integral = essential cumbersome = burdensome fade from = disappear from

entity = object

bound = limit

deft = skilled

coin = create

celestial = astronomical

exalted = superior dominate = be prevalent in

exorbitant = expensive

dwelling = house

expedient = makeshift

eradicate = eliminate exponential leap = rapid increase expose = uncover

expose to = subject to

cast off = get rid of skyrocket = increase rapidly

staple = basic element

extend=stretch, increase break (with) = departure (from) astonishing= amazing

draw = attract

tolerate = endure

disruption=disturbance

aviation = navigation

extract = remove , separate

dissipate = disperse

acute = intense

accelerate = increase

scarcely = barely

adhere = stick

cease = stop

adjunct = addition

buffer=protect

adorn = decorate

consult = counsel

adverse = negative

minuscule = tiny

daring = bold

astound = surprise

tend = take care of attachment (to) = preference (for) counteract = negate

devastate = ruin

discreet = careful

attendant = accompanying

prevent = preclude

coarse = rough

attire = clothing scattered = irregularly distributed unique = particular , singular

usher = begin

emit = give off

sanitation = health

assert=claim

subjugate = conquer

surge = increase sharply

forerunner= predecessor milestone=important event,

significant development

staggering= shocking

absurd=ridiculous

consciously = on purpose impermeable =impenetrable obvious=conspicuous=noticeable heyday=high point

assertive= supportive

pronounced=striking

barren = infertile

conserve = save, retain

initial= start, first

obscure = unclear

opaque = unclear intricate = complex, complicated notably = particularly

unravel = discover

inevitable = certain

implant = insert

mechanism for=method for

give rise to = cause excessive =formidable, inordinate,

exceeding

celebrated = famous

bizarre = odd

therefore=in addition

instructive=informative

extol = praise

obsession with = interest in

enigmatic = puzzling

refinement = perfection

consider = take an account for incorporate = combine

paradox = contradiction,

contradict subsequently = afterward, later calculatedly = deliberately application = utilization, use destitute of =lacking

bias = prejudice

sort out = separate

tentative = uncertain

dejection =depression

frigid =cold

luxuriant =rich

fragile=delicate

erection =raise

cramped = confined

subsequent=later

precise = exact prominence =importance

clue=indication

spectrum = range

terrestrial = land

devised = created facilitate = help, make easy, easier

entail = cause

stringent = strict

proximity = closeness

haphazard = random

routine = regular compensate (for) = adjust, balance striking = remarkable periphery = boundary, surface

startling = surprising convention=usually, practiced

custom, generally accepted

practice

set = fix, put, place or fix (into a specified position or condition) diverge = move apart, separate

employ = use

facilitated = helped

lavish= abundant

figure out=determining

renowned= famous

barely=just

epitomize = exemplify

intangible =nonmaterial

shatter = destroy

hypothetical =supposed

orchestrate = coordinate

imply=indicate

boon = great benefit

pertinent=relevant

requirement

assert = claim

prolific = abundant

belch = suddenly emit quantified = measured (quantify) complex(ed) = elaborate

ruthlessly = without mercy

consequently = therefore

size up = evaluate

deviate = depart ,

stipulate = require

duration = length

strategy = method embellishment = decoration

sustained = uninterrupted

uniform = consistent

endowing = providing

verging = bordering

inflation = expansion visible = perceptible, observable, clear, apparent, evident, manifest,

discernible

interval = period

witness = observe

laborious = difficult

pioneer = first start

manifestation = indication ,

potent = powerful

principal = most important

palatial = magnificent

persistent = enduring

abruptly = suddenly

retard = slow down

acknowledge = recognize

reveal = make known, show

advent = beginning

tame = domesticate

traditionally = typically

as a rule of thumb = in general unprecedented = new

vehicles =means bountiful = abundant, ample

yearning = longing

chief = major

informative = instructive ,

compact = compressed , intervening years = between years compress = crush

involved = complicated

constant = unchangeable intimate with = be familiar with

copious = plentiful

persist = continue

crudeness = less processed

primarily = mainly

pristine = pure

disgust = distaste pronounced = strongest drastic = severe, radical

ratio = proportion elaborate(d) = complex,

complicated, detailed

regulate = adjust

rely on = depend on

exclusive = only

exclusively = entirely resilient = easy to recover

immersed = covered

restrict = limit

anarchy=disorder

anchor = hold in place found wanting = inadequate

wanting

flow = movement apparatus = equipment 器具inherent=essential

intrigue = interest

be inclined = tend

nevertheless = in spite of,

notwithstanding

bustling = lively

precipitate = bring about

concentrate = cluster

prevail = be dominant

duration = length

readily = easily

ease into = slowly enter

remote = distant elegant = sophisticated but simple resilient = quick[easy] to recover stockpile = store up

erratic = unpredictable

exhausted= used up

trauma = damage

expansive = large virtually= almost, completely

fashion = way

bustling=lively

abrupt = sudden

majestic = magnificent

merely = simply, only, solely

artisans = craftspeople

momentous = significant

Assessment = evaluation

mounting = growing

brittle = easily broken

onset = start

conclusive = final, decisive,

definitive

optimal = most satisfactory

consumed = destroyed

opting = choosing

overly = excessively

dependable = reliable

perspective = point of view

disparity = inequality distinctive = characteristic, unique

pose = present

emerge = appear preoccupied with = concentrated

on

emphasize = stress

prevalent = most common，

dominant

entice = tempt

evacuate = move out

rather = instead

evident = apparent

recall = remember

Excavating = digging out

repercussion = effect

scrutiny = examination

exude = give off

sequence = order

flag = lessen

speculate = hypothesize

flourished = did well

generated = produced

synthesis = combination

tension = strain

impending = approaching tentatively identified= identified without certainty

triggered = activated

indeed = in fact

ultimately = in the end

unleash = release

Integration = union

versatile = adaptable

intrigue = fascinate

vigor = energy

abundant = plentiful

frankly = openly

fuse = combine

exert = apply

grasp = understand

adjacent = nearby

hazard = risk

anxious = worried

immense = large anyone could see = it was clear appreciate = understand

as a whole = generally

invariable = always

attain = achieve

irrevocable = permanent

attainment = achievement

locate = find

boast = proudly, possess

cite = mention

minutely = in detail

to the large extent = for the most

part

monotonous = unvaried

turbulence = agitation

obtain = acquire, procure

orientation = introduction

consensus = agreement

outcome = result

constrained = restricted

overview = summary phenomenal = extraordinary

deduce = conclude phenomenon = occurrence

detrimental = harmful

disband = dismiss

quarters = residences distinct = different, separate,

definite, obvious randomness = lack of pattern

eager to = anxious

rigid = strict

eclectic = various

sophistication = expertise

technology

elongate = lengthen , embarking on = starting on eminently = exceptionally subsist = exist of presence

engender = cause surveillance = observation

excavate = dig out

sustain = continue

sustained = constant

founded = established

awkward = clumsy surveillance = observation ephemeral = living in short time strikingly = remarkably

signal = communicate

fabricate = produce

refined = improved

impediment = obstruction

monotonous = unvaried

initially = originally

norm = rule

provoke = incite

meager = scarce

akin to=similar to

probe = investigate(v) ,

exploration (n)

To the large extent = for the most

part

puzzling = difficult to explain

clear = remove

secrete = produce

collectively = together simultaneous = at the same time conjecture=guess, suppose, fancy, speculation, surmise, supposition,

conclusion

striking = remarkable

entire = whole

thus = consequently dramatically = greatly, striking unsophisticated = simple

encompass = include vulnerable = easily damaged At the urge of = with the

recommendation

obscure(d) = hidden

allocation= assignment

allocate= allot, assign

obsession = fixation

authority = expert

persistent = lasting breakthrough = advance

plausible = possible

captured = trapped profound = far-reaching comparable = equivalent

readily = easily

ritual = ceremonial

consequent = resultant

score = a large number of

significant = considerable,

important, large, major,

noticeable, substantial

stationary = fixed

constellation = collection,

combination

devastation = destruction

diffuse = spread, travel

substantial = significant ;

eerie = odd, strange unaccounted for = not explained

episode = event

utterly = completely

excrete = expel

vast = enormous, expanded, extensive, great, huge, immense,

very large

exploit = use, utilize ，take advantage of, make use of, employ invariably=always, without

exception

flee = running away from

limited= restricted forage = feed; search[seek] (for

food)

foster = encourage

furnish = provide

hallmark = sure signal incompatible (with) = in conflict with hidden = reduced induce = cause, generate, bring

about, persuade intriguing = interesting, fascinating

attractive

compensated for = balanced

dismantle=take apart

prohibitive=unaffordable

bulk=volume

transplant, placed in ,

ascend=raise

contentious=disputed,

disputatious

solid=fixed

spur = stimulate

offset = counterbalance, balance

embed = insert, enclose, fix,

fasten, root notable = particular, remarkable, important, outstanding

afford = give, grant, provide

flattery = praise , adulation master = control / mastery =

control

incidentally = by the way

allude= suggest(暗示)

prohibitive = unaffordable ,

vibrant = vivid, active

menace = threaten

give rise to = cause

menace=threaten recurring = repeated, recurrent

embedded=inserted whereby = through the process, by

which

thereby = by that means,

wherefore = for what, why

in earnest = seriously standstill = complete stop, halt ample = abundant, plentiful coincide with = occur at the same time, coexist with, concur with myriad = countless, innumerable,

many, numerous

unnumbered

stabilized = held in place

give rise to=cause ,utilize

corroborate = confirm,

substantiate, verify spell = period, a certain period of

time

afford=provide

cope with = handle, deal with,

adapt Integrated = interconnected tantalizing = tempting, teasing,

enticing

archetype = ideal

assume = adopt, undertake, take on; think, suppose，presume, believe; put on, pretend, affect

convey = transmit

massive = huge

column = pillar

merge = blend, combine

unwieldy = awkward fluctuation = change, variance,

variation

retained =developed

seemingly=apparently

pinpoint = precise, clearly

identified

crucial = important, essential, vital supersede = replace

ingenuity = cleverness,

creativeness, inventiveness

refrain from = avoid , analogous = similar, comparable,

correspondent, corresponding = matching, parallel,

resembling

intrinsic =inherent, essential,

substantial, fundamental

interplay = interaction repudiate = reject, renounce,

abandon consensus =agreement, unanimity primordial = beginning

abundance = plenty eventually = over time, ultimately, finally, in (due) time, in the final analysis, in the long run,in the end postulate = hypothesize, propose, claim, necessitate, call for

durable = lasting, endurable account for = explain, justify, give

a reason for

make up= comprise compelling = powerful, convincing, overwhelming, not able to be

refuted, persuasive decline = weakening ; weaken,

decrease, fall, fail

refuse=reject, dismiss

full-fledged = well-developed, full-blown, full-grown, mature,

ripe, ripened congeal = solidify, coagulate;

contract

aberrant = abnormal routine = ordinary, mundane,

regular

mimic = imitate, copy, echo assimilate = absorb, embody, incorporate, integrate

cling = hold tightly, stick

clinging = sticking decisive = definitive, important,

significant

brittle = easily broken, breakable

(fragile)

modest = limited, small, not large, humble, unpretending, decent,

proper

assert = claim mounting = increasing, growing

eccentric = unusual

updated = newer

cite = refer to, mention, specify impermeable = impenetrable magnitude = amount, extent, size, measure, degree, volume,

amplitude

decimation = disasters,

destruction, reduction dispersed =scattered, dissipated,

spread

deemed=considered, believed,

regarded

impart = inform disseminate = distribute, disperse,

spread

ongoing = continued, in progress accordingly = consequently, for

that reason demise = end, fall, death, decease

implausible=unlikely, unbelievable converse = opposite extracted = removed, derived

indispensable = essential,

necessary

assess = evaluate, estimate, gauge,

appraise prolonged = extended, protracted

lethal = deadly, fatal, mortal Undisputed = acknowledged,

accepted, unequivocal suspend = hang, dangle ; interrupt, cease, arrest, defer, postpone,

delay

exhibit = show, display, set forth, present, demonstrate

inadvertently = accidentally, unintentionally, without knowing implement = tool, appliance,

device counterpart = equivalent, version overwhelming = powerful,

overpowering

afford = offer, give, grant, provide promote = encourage

facilitate = make easy, help

significant = important,

essential,serious

rigidly = strictly

exploitation = use

impart = provide, give

remnants – remains

prosperous = flourishing

lucrative = profitable

prior to = before

mandate = order objective = unbiased, purpose

surmise = infer

justified = supported, right,

appropriate

allegiance = loyalty

strewn = scattered

arduous = difficult impetus = stimulus, incentive

inconclusive = indecisive,

indefinite requisite = necessary, required

intermediate = in-between

robust = healthy

trespass = invade inviolable = without exception,

allowing no rule

replenish = refill, restore

optimal = ideal

unconsolidated = loose

intrusive = interfering,

meddlesome ,

enhanced = improved ultimately = eventually, in the end conventionally = customarily configuration = arrangement, form urbane = cultivated

projection = estimate

equilibrium = balanced proliferation = increase/ growth epitomize = exemplify

status = importance, standing,

prestige

key = important

instigate = cause

whereas = while

invoke = call upon

deliberation = discussion,

consideration

striking = noticeable

meager = very low component = factor, constituent,

element

erratic = unpredictable

commission = order

deviation = departure advocate = speak in favor of,

support , proponent

retrieve = bring back , account = description, version,

report

disperse = scatter steadfast = ending, unwavering,

firm, resolute

unthinkable = inconceivable

challenge = question worshipers = people who take part in a religious ceremony

sleek = smooth

impede = inhibit= hinder

retrieve = obtain, bring back

hurdle = obstacle

for all = in spite of, with all, for all precious = valuable

figure out = determine

threshold = limit, limitation,

surface

prominent = noticeable ,

terrain = crust

consistently = regularly

vertical = up and down

track = monitor，observe

envision = imagine

gear = connect

optimal = ideal

luminous = brilliant consequent = resulting, resultant,

eventual

essentially = basically

partake = consume

explicit = obvious

Meet = deal with

chancy = risky

utterly = completely

precarious = insecure

astonish = amaze

adopt = begin to use

refine = improve

providing = if

adjacent = neighboring

traditionally = typically

compress = crush pronounced = strongest, notable attributed = credited, explained,

caused aggregate = combine, total, gather restrict = limit, confine, restrain

ratio = proportion

employ = use

set = fixed

entail =cause

diverging = separating

proximity = closeness

routinely = regularly

striking = remarkable

derive = obtain

yield = give

surplus = extra

ambiguous = uncertain

(inaccurate) conquered = defeated (treated)

enigma = mystery

devise = invent (create)

readily = easily comprehensive = thorough,

complete, extensive comprise = make up of, consist of dependable = reliable immutable = unchangeable

sequence = order

flag = lessen

recall = remember

entice = tempt, allure optimal = most satisfactory ,ideal repercussion = effect, unintended,

consequence

smacking = winding

accessible= reachable

in tandem = together

busting = lively

constitute = create

timid = fearful

belittle = disregard

exhausted = used up

albeit = although

precipitate = bring about

flourish = prosper, succeed

considerable = substantial

widespread = common ,

adept = skillful

differential = uneven ,

credible = believable

execute = produce

Exhausted = used up verify = establish the truth of paradoxically = surprisingly

unprecedented = novel furthermore = in addition

formidable = impressive

striking = noticeable

aftermath = result attribute = characteristic, credit

assert = claim fragmentary = incomplete

impact = influence conducive to = favorable to

compact = smaller

irreversible = permanent

potential = possible

consume = eat, waste

rudimentary = primitive,

undeveloped

contracted = shortened

phenomena = occurrences

stringent = strict

circuitous = indirect thriving = prosperous, flourishing sustain = support

adequate = sufficient

rapid = fast

incentive = motivation

mainstay = important part undergo = experience, suffer proliferate = increase

evident = apparent deliberate = intentional, careful wrought = created (work)

laborious = difficult ,

retain = preserve, keep harness = utilize, put into use

enable = allow

interval = period

pervasive = widespread

pioneer = first start

mounting = growing

evident = apparent inclement = unfavorable momentous = significant

scrutiny = examination

scrutinize = examine

cohesion = unity

indigenous = native predominant = principal, very

noticeable

relics = remains, remnant hint = clue, indication, implication,

lead

miniature = small bombard = strike, assault, assail accumulate = collect

vestige = evidence

aesthetically = artistically affront = insult