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TOEFL 4500 - Set 14

(300 words)
WordPOSDefinition
passion
noun
Intense emotion or enthusiasm
passive
adj.
Accepting or allowing what happens without active response
paste
verb
To insert copied or cut material
pasture
noun
Land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.
patch
noun
A piece of material used to cover a hole or strengthen a weak point
patent
noun
A government authority or license giving a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
path
noun
A track made by people or animals walking over the ground
pathology
noun
The study of diseases, their nature, and effects
patriot
noun
A person who loves and strongly supports their country
patron
noun
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
patronizing
adj.
Displaying a superior attitude
pattern
noun
A repeated decorative design
pave
verb
To cover a surface with a hard material
pebble
noun
A small, rounded stone
peculiar
adj.
Strange or odd; unusual
pedagogy
noun
The method and practice of teaching
pendant
noun
A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
penicillin
noun
An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
perform
verb
To carry out an action or task
perfume
noun
A fragrant liquid
periodic
adj.
Occurring at regular intervals
peripheral
adj.
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer part of something
perish
verb
To die, especially in a violent or sudden way
perishable
adj.
Likely to spoil or decay quickly
persist
verb
To continue firmly or obstinately
personal
adj.
Relating to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else.
personality
noun
The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
pertain
verb
To relate directly to something
pervasive
adj.
Spreading widely throughout an area or group
pesticide
noun
A chemical used to kill pests
petroleum
noun
A natural, oily liquid found beneath the Earth's surface, used to produce fuels
pharmacy
noun
A place where medicines are prepared and dispensed
phenomenon
noun
An observable event or occurrence
pheromone
noun
A chemical substance released by an animal that influences the behavior or physiology of others of its species
philosophy
noun
Study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
photodissociation
noun
The process in which a chemical compound is broken down by photons
photography
noun
The art or practice of taking and processing pictures
photosynthesis
noun
Process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water
physical
adj.
Relating to the body
physician
noun
A person qualified to practice medicine
physiology
noun
The study of how living organisms function
pictorial
adj.
Relating to or consisting of pictures
pigeon
noun
A bird with a stout body and short legs, often found in cities.
pigment
noun
A substance that provides color to materials
pilot
noun
A person who operates the controls of an aircraft
pine
noun
A type of evergreen tree with needles and cones
pinpoint
verb
To identify or locate exactly
pioneer
noun
A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area or to develop a new field of study.
pipe
noun
A tube used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances.
piracy
noun
Act of attacking ships at sea to steal
pitch
noun
A tone's highness or lowness
plain
adj.
Clearly understood or obvious, without decoration or embellishment
plankton
noun
Small organisms drifting in seas and bodies of fresh water
plaster
noun
A mixture used for coating walls and ceilings
plate
noun
A flat dish used for serving or eating food
platitude
noun
A remark or statement that is overused and lacks originality
pliable
adj.
Easily bent or shaped
plow
verb
To turn over soil in preparation for planting
plump
adj.
Having a full, rounded shape
pointed
adj.
Having a sharp or tapered end
polar
adj.
Relating to the North or South Pole
pole
noun
A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal
policy
noun
A course of action adopted and pursued by a government, party, ruler, or organization.
polish
verb
To make smooth and shiny by rubbing
politics
noun
The activities associated with governance
pollen
noun
Fine powder from flowers that fertilizes other plants
pollinate
verb
To transfer pollen to enable fertilization
pollutant
noun
A harmful substance that contaminates the environment
polygon
noun
A flat shape with straight sides
popular
adj.
Liked or admired by many people
populate
verb
To fill or inhabit an area
pore
noun
A minute opening in a surface, especially the skin or a leaf, through which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles can pass.
porous
adj.
Having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through.
posit
verb
To suggest or put forward an idea or theory
position
noun
The location or arrangement of something
possess
verb
To have or own something
poster
noun
A large printed picture or notice, often used for advertising or decoration
potassium
noun
A soft, silvery-white metal that is essential for living organisms
potter
noun
A person who makes pottery
pound
verb
To strike repeatedly with force
poverty
noun
The state of being extremely poor
powder
noun
Dry substance composed of fine particles
practically
adv.
Almost or nearly
prairie
noun
A large open area of grassland
predator
noun
An animal that naturally preys on others
predecessor
noun
A person who held a job or position before someone else.
predict
verb
To say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience.
predominantly
adv.
Mainly or for the most part
prehistoric
adj.
Relating to the time before written history
preliminary
adj.
Coming before a more important action or event
preponderance
noun
A greater amount or number of something
prerequisite
noun
A requirement that must be fulfilled before something else can happen or be done
prescribe
verb
To authorize the use of medicine or treatment
prescription
noun
A written order from a doctor for a specific medicine
presidency
noun
The office or position of the leader of a country or organization
president
noun
The elected head of a republic or organization
press
verb
To apply force to something
prestigious
adj.
Having a high status or great respect
pretension
noun
An attempt to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
prevailing
adj.
Widely accepted, or dominant at a particular time
prey
noun
An animal hunted or caught for food by another animal.
primal
adj.
Essential or fundamental
primate
noun
A mammal of the order that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians.
prime
adj.
Of the best possible quality; excellent.
principle
noun
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
prior
adj.
Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
priority
noun
The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.
prize
noun
An award given for achievement
procedure
noun
A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
productivity
noun
The effectiveness in producing desired results
profession
noun
A paid occupation that requires formal training and qualifications
professional
adj.
Relating to or connected with a profession
proficient
adj.
Skilled and experienced at doing something
profound
adj.
Very deep or intense
progressive
adj.
Favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas
prohibitively
adv.
In a way that prevents or forbids something, often by making it excessively expensive or difficult
project
verb
To estimate or forecast something based on current trends or data
prolonged
adj.
Lasting for a long time or longer than usual
promote
verb
To support or actively encourage
proof
noun
Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
proofread
verb
To read and mark corrections in a written or printed text
proper
adj.
Suitable or appropriate
property
noun
A thing or things owned by someone
proponent
noun
A person who supports or argues for something
prose
noun
Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure
prosper
verb
To be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects
protest
verb
To express strong objection
prototype
noun
An original model or first version of something from which other forms are developed or copied.
psychoanalysis
noun
A method of studying the mind and treating mental disorders by exploring unconscious desires and conflicts.
psychology
noun
The scientific study of the mind and behavior
publication
noun
The act of making something publicly known
publicize
verb
To make something known to the public
pueblo
noun
A type of communal village built by Native American tribes in the Southwestern United States, typically made of adobe and stone, characterized by flat roofs and multiple stories.
pulp
noun
A soft, wet, shapeless mass
pulse
noun
The rhythmic throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them
pump
verb
To move liquid or gas by using a machine
puncture
verb
To make a small hole in something
pupil
noun
A student in school
puppet
noun
A small figure or doll controlled by strings or hands
pure
adj.
Not mixed with anything else
purity
noun
The quality of being free from contamination or impurities
purple
adj.
A color between red and blue
pursue
verb
To follow or chase with determination
pursuit
noun
Act of following or chasing
pyramid
noun
A monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, used as a tomb or a platform for a temple.
qualify
verb
To meet the necessary standards or requirements
quantify
verb
To measure or express the amount of something
quarry
noun
A place where stone, rock, or minerals are extracted from the ground
quasar
noun
A very bright and distant object in space that emits large amounts of energy
questionnaire
noun
A set of questions for gathering information
quilt
noun
A bed cover made of two layers of fabric with padding in between, stitched together in a decorative pattern
quit
verb
To stop doing something or leave a job or place
quiz
noun
A test of knowledge, especially a brief, informal test given to students
quote
verb
To repeat words from a book, author, speech, etc.
racing
noun
The sport or activity of competing in races.
racket
noun
A loud noise or clamor
radar
noun
A system for detecting objects and determining their distance, speed, or other characteristics by sending out pulses of radio waves and analyzing the reflected signals.
radioactive
adj.
Emitting radiation from the decay of atomic nuclei
raft
noun
A flat structure for floating on water
rainbow
noun
An arc of colors visible in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of the sun's light by rain or other water droplets.
rainfall
noun
The total amount of rain that falls in a specific area during a specific time
ranch
noun
A large farm for raising animals
random
adj.
Happening without a specific pattern or purpose
range
noun
The extent or scope of something
rare
adj.
Not occurring very often; uncommon
rash
noun
An area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of illness or an allergic reaction.
rattle
verb
To make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds
raw
adj.
Uncooked or not processed
rayon
noun
A textile fiber or fabric made from regenerated cellulose, typically derived from wood pulp.
rear
noun
The back part of something
receiver
noun
A person or thing that receives something
receptacle
noun
A container used to hold something.
receptor
noun
A structure or site on the surface of a cell or within a cell that binds with specific substances and triggers a response
recession
noun
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
recipe
noun
A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish
recycle
verb
To process used materials to make them suitable for reuse
reddish
adj.
Having a slight red tint
reef
noun
A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.
reference
noun
The action of mentioning or alluding to something.
refine
verb
To improve by making small changes
reflect
verb
To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image
refreshing
adj.
Invigorating or revitalizing
refrigerate
verb
To keep something cold to preserve it
refurbish
verb
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building
regardless
adv.
Despite the prevailing circumstances
regenerate
verb
To grow back or be renewed
region
noun
A large area of land that is different from other areas
regular
adj.
Happening or done frequently
regulate
verb
To control or maintain the rate or speed of a process so that it operates properly
rehabilitate
verb
To restore to a former condition or status
rejuvenate
verb
To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
relative
noun
A person connected by blood or marriage
relatively
adv.
In comparison with something else
relay
verb
To pass on information
release
verb
To set free or let go
relic
noun
An object from the past with historical or cultural significance
relief
noun
A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
relieve
verb
To reduce pain or discomfort
remainder
noun
Part left over
remains
noun
Parts left after other parts have been removed or destroyed
remark
verb
To say something as a comment; to mention
remodel
verb
To change the structure or form of something
removal
noun
The act of taking something away or off
renew
verb
To restore or make something like new again
repertoire
noun
A collection of skills or pieces a person can perform or use
repertory
noun
A collection of works performed by a company or artist
repetition
noun
The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
replicate
verb
To make an exact copy of something
represent
verb
To stand in for or act on behalf of someone or something
reproduce
verb
To produce offspring
reptile
noun
A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, typically having dry scaly skin and laying soft-shelled eggs on land.
republic
noun
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives
repute
noun
The opinion generally held about someone or something
request
noun
The act of politely or formally asking for something.
require
verb
To need for a particular purpose
reserve
verb
To set aside for future use
reservoir
noun
A large natural or artificial lake used to store water for human use
resin
noun
A sticky substance produced by some plants, often used in varnishes and adhesives
resort
noun
A place for vacation or recreation
resource
noun
A supply of something that can be used when needed
respect
noun
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
respond
verb
To reply to something, especially with words or some form of action.
response
noun
A reaction to something (often used in the context of answering or replying)
restore
verb
To bring back to a former or original condition
restraint
noun
Control over one's actions or emotions
restricted
adj.
Limited or confined within bounds
retail
noun
The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
retreat
verb
To move back or withdraw
reverse
verb
To change to the opposite direction or order
review
verb
To examine or assess something
revitalize
verb
To give new life or energy
revival
noun
The act of bringing something back to life, practice, or popularity
revolt
verb
To rise up against authority in opposition or armed resistance
revolution
noun
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
reward
noun
Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
rhinoceros
noun
A large, heavy mammal with thick skin and one or two horns on its snout, native to Africa and Asia.
rhyme
noun
A word that has the same ending sound as another word
rhythm
noun
A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
ribbon
noun
A long, narrow strip of fabric used for decoration or tying.
ridge
noun
A long, narrow elevated land formation
ritual
noun
A set of actions performed according to a prescribed order, often for religious or ceremonial purposes
roam
verb
To move around freely without a fixed destination
rod
noun
A long, thin, straight stick or bar
rodent
noun
A small animal with sharp teeth for gnawing
rodeo
noun
A public event showcasing skills in horseback riding and cattle handling
roe
noun
Fish eggs
roll
verb
To move by turning over and over
romantic
adj.
Characterized by the expression of love
rotate
verb
To turn around a central point or axis.
roughly
adv.
Approximately or nearly
rub
verb
To apply pressure and friction to a surface
rug
noun
A piece of thick, heavy fabric, often used as a floor covering
ruin
verb
To destroy or severely damage
rumor
noun
A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
rural
adj.
Relating to the countryside rather than the town.
sac
noun
A pouch or cavity in an animal or plant
salamander
noun
A small amphibian that typically has a slender body, short legs, and a long tail
salient
adj.
Most noticeable or important
salmon
noun
A type of large fish known for its pink flesh
salon
noun
A place where people receive beauty treatments
sanitation
noun
Measures to maintain cleanliness and hygiene
sapphire
noun
A precious blue gemstone
satellite
noun
An artificial object placed in orbit around a celestial body to collect information or for communication.
satiric
adj.
Using humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock
saturation
noun
The state of being completely filled or soaked
Saturn
sauce
noun
A liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add flavor.
saving
noun
Money set aside for future use
scar
noun
A mark left on the skin or within body tissue after the healing of a wound or burn.
scarf
noun
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
scavenger
noun
An animal or person that searches for and consumes discarded or dead material.
scent
noun
A distinctive smell
scheme
noun
A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular goal
scholar
noun
A person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study
score
noun
A number that expresses the accomplishment in a game or test
scrape
verb
To remove something from a surface by rubbing or scratching
script
noun
A set of written characters or symbols used in writing
scrub
verb
To rub something hard to clean it
scruffy
adj.
Untidy or shabby in appearance
scuba
noun
Underwater breathing equipment
sculpt
verb
To carve or shape a material into a form
scurry
verb
To move quickly with short, hurried movements
seal
noun
A sea mammal with a streamlined body and flippers, known for being playful and intelligent.
season
noun
A division of the year marked by changes in weather
section
noun
A distinct part into which something is divided
secure
verb
To make safe
sedentary
adj.
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity
seep
verb
To flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes.
seismic
adj.
Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth
seismograph
noun
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
seismology
noun
The scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or other planet-like bodies.
seminar
noun
A meeting for discussion or training
senate
noun
A legislative body in the government
senior
adj.
Having a higher rank or age
sensory
adj.
Relating to the senses or sensation
separate
verb
To set or keep apart
sequoia
noun
A very tall evergreen tree native to California
series
noun
A number of things, events, or people of a similar kind or related nature coming one after another
setting
noun
The place or surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place
settlement
noun
An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict