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TOEFL 4500 - Set 10

(300 words)
WordPOSDefinition
tractable
adj.
Easily managed or controlled
tragedy
noun
A disastrous event causing great suffering
trait
noun
A distinguishing quality or characteristic
traitor
noun
A person who betrays a friend, country, or principle
trample
verb
To step heavily on something, causing damage
tranquil
adj.
Free from disturbance; calm
transact
verb
To conduct or carry out business
transaction
noun
An instance of buying or selling something
transcend
verb
To go beyond the limits
transfix
verb
To hold motionless with amazement or awe
transform
verb
To change in form, appearance, or structure
transient
adj.
Lasting only for a short time
transition
noun
The process of changing from one state or condition to another
transitory
adj.
Lasting for a very short time
transparent
adj.
Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
transpire
verb
To occur or happen
trap
noun
A device designed to catch or hold something
trash
noun
Waste material or unwanted items
traverse
verb
To travel across or through
treason
noun
The crime of betraying one's country.
treatment
noun
Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
tremble
verb
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
tremendous
adj.
Extremely large or great
tremor
noun
An involuntary shaking or quivering movement
trend
noun
A general direction in which something is developing or changing
trepidation
noun
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
trial
noun
A formal examination of evidence in court
triangle
noun
A polygon with three sides and three angles
trickle
verb
To flow in a small, slow stream
trifling
adj.
Of very little importance or value
triumph
noun
A great victory or achievement.
trivial
adj.
Of little importance or value
trot
verb
To move at a pace faster than a walk but slower than a run
trudge
verb
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
trying
verb
Making an effort to do something
tug
verb
To pull something hard or suddenly
turmoil
noun
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
twig
noun
A small, thin branch of a tree or bush
typical
adj.
Representative of a type, group, or class
ultimate
adj.
Being the best or most extreme example of its kind
unanimity
noun
Complete agreement among everyone involved
unanimous
adj.
Fully in agreement
unbecoming
adj.
Not appropriate or suitable; not flattering
unbiased
adj.
Fair and impartial
unblemished
adj.
Free from physical or moral flaws
uncanny
adj.
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
unconscious
adj.
Not awake, especially after being hit or injured
unconventional
adj.
Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
undaunted
adj.
Not discouraged by difficulty or danger
underestimate
verb
To assess something as being less than it actually is
undertaking
noun
A task or project, especially one that is large or difficult
undo
verb
To reverse or cancel an action or effect
unearth
verb
To dig up something buried
unfair
adj.
Not just or equitable
unfortunately
adv.
Regrettably or sadly
unique
adj.
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
universal
adj.
Applicable everywhere or in all cases
universe
noun
All of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.
unruly
adj.
Difficult to control or manage
unseemly
adj.
Inappropriate or improper
unshaken
adj.
Not disturbed or moved
unveil
verb
To remove a covering from; to reveal or disclose
uphold
verb
To maintain or support
upright
adj.
Vertical or erect in position
uprising
noun
An act of resistance or rebellion
uproar
noun
A state of noisy excitement or confusion
upset
verb
To disturb emotionally or mentally; to make someone worried, unhappy, or angry
urban
adj.
Related to a city or town
urge
verb
To strongly suggest or encourage someone to do something
urgent
adj.
Requiring immediate attention or action
useless
adj.
Not serving any purpose or not useful
utility
noun
The state of being useful or beneficial
utilize
verb
To make use of
vacant
adj.
Empty; not filled or occupied
vacuum
noun
A space devoid of matter
vague
adj.
Not clear
valiant
adj.
Showing courage or determination
valid
adj.
Legally or logically acceptable
valor
noun
Courage or bravery in dangerous situations
vanish
verb
To disappear suddenly and completely
vanity
noun
Excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements
vanquish
verb
To defeat thoroughly
variable
noun
A symbol, character, or quantity that can change or vary
variant
noun
A form or version that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard.
variation
noun
A change or difference in condition, amount, or level
various
adj.
Different from one another; of different kinds or sorts
varnish
noun
A liquid applied to a surface to form a hard, clear, shiny coating
vary
verb
To differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.
vast
adj.
Of very great extent or size; immense
vault
noun
A secure room or compartment for storing valuables
vehemence
noun
Intensity or forcefulness of expression or emotion
vehement
adj.
Showing strong and intense feelings
vein
noun
A tube that carries blood to the heart
venerate
verb
To regard with great respect or reverence
ventilation
noun
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
venture
noun
A risky or daring undertaking or journey
verdict
noun
A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
verify
verb
To confirm the truth or accuracy of something
versatile
adj.
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
verse
noun
A single line of poetry
version
noun
A particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing.
vertical
adj.
At right angles to the horizon or to level ground; pointing up or down rather than in a horizontal direction.
vestige
noun
A small remaining part of something that once existed
veteran
noun
A person who has served in the military
veto
noun
A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal
vex
verb
To annoy or irritate
vibration
noun
Rapid movement back and forth
vigilant
adj.
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
vigor
noun
Physical strength and good health
vigorous
adj.
Strong, healthy, and full of energy
vindicate
verb
To clear from blame or suspicion
violate
verb
To break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement
violation
noun
Act of breaking a rule or law
violent
adj.
Involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.
virtually
adv.
Nearly or almost
virtue
noun
Moral excellence or goodness
virtuous
adj.
Having high moral standards
vital
adj.
Extremely important or necessary
vivid
adj.
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
vocation
noun
A person's occupation or profession, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring dedication
vogue
noun
The prevailing fashion or trend at a particular time
void
adj.
Not valid or legally binding
volcano
noun
A mountain or hill with a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust.
volume
noun
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies
voluntary
adj.
Done by choice or without being forced
volunteer
noun
A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
vote
verb
To express a choice or opinion in an election or meeting
vulgar
adj.
Lacking sophistication or good taste
vulgarity
noun
The quality of being crude or offensive
vulnerable
adj.
Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt
waddle
verb
To walk with short steps and a swaying motion from side to side
wade
verb
To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance
wag
verb
To move something back and forth, typically a tail or finger
wand
noun
A thin, light stick or rod often used in magic or as a symbol of authority.
ware
noun
Manufactured articles, products of art or craft
warily
adv.
In a cautious or careful manner
warn
verb
To inform someone in advance of a possible danger or problem
warrant
noun
A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action.
warranty
noun
A written guarantee promising to repair or replace an item if necessary within a specified period.
wary
adj.
Cautious or careful about possible dangers or problems.
watch
verb
To look at or observe attentively over a period of time
waver
verb
To become unsteady or unsure
weather
noun
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.
weird
adj.
Unusual or strange
welfare
noun
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
wheedle
verb
To persuade someone to do something or give something by using flattery or coaxing
whim
noun
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is odd or unexplained.
whir
verb
To make a low, continuous, regular sound
whit
noun
A very small amount
wholesome
adj.
Promoting health or well-being
wield
verb
To hold and use a weapon or tool
wistful
adj.
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
withdraw
verb
To take back or remove
wither
verb
To become dry and shriveled
witness
noun
A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident
witty
adj.
Showing quick and inventive verbal humor
worldly
adj.
Experienced and knowledgeable about life and society
worthy
adj.
Deserving respect or attention
wrath
noun
Extreme anger
wring
verb
To twist and squeeze something to remove liquid
wry
adj.
Expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
yearn
verb
To have a strong desire or longing for something
yell
verb
To shout loudly, often in anger or excitement
yelp
verb
To make a short, sharp cry
yen
noun
The basic monetary unit of Japan
abort
verb
To stop a process before completion
abolition
noun
The act of officially ending something
abbreviate
verb
To shorten a word or phrase
abound
verb
To exist in large numbers or amounts
abrasion
noun
A scrape or wearing away of the surface
abreast
adv.
Side by side and facing the same way
abrupt
adj.
Sudden and unexpected
absence
noun
The state of being away or not present.
absolutely
adv.
Completely or totally
academy
noun
A place of study or training in a special field
accessible
adj.
Easy to approach or reach
accessory
noun
An item that adds to the appearance or functionality of something.
accomplish
verb
To achieve or complete successfully
accord
noun
An agreement or harmony between people or groups.
accuracy
noun
The quality of being correct or precise
accustom
verb
To make familiar with something through regular use or experience
acoustic
adj.
Related to sound or the sense of hearing
acquaint
verb
To make someone familiar with something
activity
noun
The state of being active or doing something
additional
adj.
More than is needed or wanted
additive
noun
A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it
address
noun
The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
adjunct
noun
Something added or connected to a larger or more important thing
admission
noun
Permission to enter a place or institution
adobe
noun
A type of building material made from clay
adolescence
noun
The period of life when a child develops into an adult
adorn
verb
To make more beautiful or attractive
advanced
adj.
Ahead in development or progress
advent
noun
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
adventure
noun
An unusual and exciting experience or activity
advertise
verb
To promote a product, service, or event to encourage sales
aerial
adj.
Existing, happening, or operating in the air
aerobic
adj.
Relating to exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen
agency
noun
An organization or business that provides a particular service
airborne
adj.
Transported by air
alarm
noun
A warning of danger
alchemist
noun
A person who practices a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy from the Middle Ages, aiming to transmute base metals into gold and discover a universal elixir.
alga
noun
Simple non-flowering plant of a large group that includes seaweeds and many single-celled forms
allay
verb
To reduce or diminish fear, worry, or suspicion.
allergy
noun
A condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance
allocation
noun
Distribution of resources or duties
alloy
noun
A mixture of metals
alphabet
noun
A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language
altitude
noun
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
amid
prep.
Surrounded by or in the middle of
amino
adj.
Relating to or containing the group NH2
ammonia
noun
A colorless gas with a pungent smell, used in cleaning products and fertilizers
amuse
verb
To entertain or make someone laugh
amusement
noun
The state of finding something entertaining or funny
analyze
verb
To examine or think about something carefully, in order to understand it
anatomy
noun
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
ancestor
noun
A person from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent
anchor
noun
A heavy object attached to a rope or chain used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom
ancient
adj.
Belonging to the very distant past
animation
noun
A film or visual art that creates the illusion of movement by displaying a series of images or frames
annoyed
adj.
Feeling slightly angry or irritated
annual
adj.
Occurring once every year
anthropology
noun
The study of human societies and cultures and their development.
antibiotic
noun
A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria.
apartment
noun
A set of rooms forming a separate residence within a building
apparent
adj.
Clearly visible or understood; obvious
appetite
noun
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food
applicable
adj.
Relevant or suitable
appointment
noun
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place
approach
verb
To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
aquarium
noun
A transparent tank of water for fish, aquatic plants, or other aquatic animals
aquatic
adj.
Relating to water
archaeology
noun
The study of human history through excavation and analysis of artifacts
architect
noun
A person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
articulate
adj.
Able to express thoughts clearly and effectively
artifact
noun
An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest
artificial
adj.
Made by human skill or effort rather than coming from nature
artisan
noun
A skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand.
artistic
adj.
Relating to or characteristic of art or artists
ascending
verb
To move upward
ascribe
verb
To attribute something to a cause or source
assign
verb
To give someone a particular job or task
assume
verb
To take for granted or without proof
asteroid
noun
A small rocky body orbiting the sun
atomic
adj.
Relating to atoms
attach
verb
To fasten, join, or connect something
attain
verb
To achieve or accomplish
attempt
verb
To try to do something, especially something difficult
attendance
noun
The act of being present
attract
verb
To draw by appeal or charm
attractive
adj.
Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially visually.
auction
noun
A public sale where items are sold to the person who offers the most money
audio
noun
Sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced
automatic
adj.
Operating by itself with little or no direct human control
automobile
noun
A vehicle with four wheels, powered by an engine, used for transporting people.
avenue
noun
A broad road in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides
aviation
noun
The operation of aircraft
aware
adj.
Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
awareness
noun
Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
awful
adj.
Very bad or unpleasant
backlighting
noun
Illumination from behind
bake
verb
To cook by dry heat in an oven
balcony
noun
A platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, accessible from an upper-floor window or door.
banner
noun
A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, displayed in a public place or used in a demonstration or procession.
barbecue
noun
A meal or gathering where food is cooked outdoors on a grill
barge
noun
A flat-bottomed vessel, usually used for carrying cargo on canals and rivers.
bark
noun
The outer covering of the trunk, branches, and roots of trees and woody plants
barn
noun
A large building on a farm used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock
barrel
noun
A cylindrical container
battery
noun
A device that stores and provides electrical energy
bead
noun
A small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic, often with a hole for threading or stringing
beak
noun
The hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth
beam
noun
A long, sturdy piece of wood or metal used in construction
beaver
noun
A large semiaquatic rodent known for building dams
belt
noun
A strip worn around the waist
bind
verb
To tie or fasten tightly
biography
noun
A written account of someone's life.
bison
noun
A large, humpbacked, shaggy-haired wild ox native to North America and Europe
blade
noun
The flat cutting part of a tool or weapon
blanket
noun
A large piece of fabric used for warmth
blip
noun
A temporary or minor change that does not have lasting significance
blizzard
noun
A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
bloom
verb
To produce flowers
blossom
verb
To produce flowers
blur
verb
To make or become unclear or less distinct
bog
noun
A wetland area with spongy, waterlogged ground
bony
adj.
Resembling or consisting of bones
boom
noun
A loud, deep, resonant sound
boost
verb
To increase or improve something
boulder
noun
A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion
bounce
verb
to spring back from a surface after hitting it
brand
noun
A type of product made by a particular company under a particular name
brass
noun
A yellow alloy of copper and zinc
breakthrough
noun
A significant or sudden advance or development
brief
adj.
Short in duration, concise
brilliance
noun
Great brightness or luster
brilliant
adj.
Exceptionally clever or talented
brochure
noun
A small book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service.
bronze
noun
An alloy primarily of copper and tin
brush
verb
To sweep, rub, or apply lightly over a surface