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TOEFL 4500 - Set 5
(300 words)| Word | POS | Definition |
|---|---|---|
extinct | adj. | No longer in existence; having died out. |
extinction | noun | The state or process of a species, family, or larger group ceasing to exist |
extinguish | verb | To put out a fire or light |
extol | verb | To praise enthusiastically |
extraneous | adj. | Not relevant or related to the subject at hand |
extravagant | adj. | Spending more money than is necessary or wise; wasteful |
extricate | verb | To free from a difficult situation |
exude | verb | To emit or release a liquid or smell slowly and steadily |
exultant | adj. | Feeling or expressing great joy |
eyewitness | noun | A person who has seen an event take place |
fable | noun | A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral |
fabricate | verb | To construct or manufacture |
facet | noun | One side or aspect of something |
facetious | adj. | Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor |
facile | adj. | Easily achieved or effortless |
facility | noun | A place designed for a specific purpose |
factious | adj. | Inclined to cause disagreement or dissent |
faint | verb | To lose consciousness for a short time |
faithful | adj. | Remaining loyal and steadfast |
fallible | adj. | Capable of making mistakes or being wrong |
familiarize | verb | To make known or acquainted |
famish | verb | To suffer from extreme hunger |
fanatic | noun | A person with an obsessive interest in and enthusiasm for something, especially an activity. |
fanaticism | noun | Excessive enthusiasm or zeal |
fantasy | noun | Imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, often in a setting different from the real world |
farce | noun | A comedic play or situation with exaggerated and improbable events |
fascinate | verb | To attract and hold someone's attention and interest |
fashionable | adj. | Popular or in style |
fatalism | noun | Belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable |
fateful | adj. | Having significant consequences or outcomes, often negative |
fatuous | adj. | Silly and pointless |
feasible | adj. | Possible to do easily or conveniently |
feat | noun | An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength |
feeble | adj. | Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness |
feign | verb | To pretend to be affected by something |
fermentation | noun | A process where sugars are converted into alcohol or acids by microorganisms, typically yeast or bacteria. |
ferocious | adj. | Savagely fierce, violent, or aggressive |
ferret | noun | A domesticated mammal related to the polecat, often kept as a pet. |
fertile | adj. | Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops |
fertilizer | noun | A substance added to soil to enhance plant growth |
fervent | adj. | Having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm |
fester | verb | To become infected and form pus |
fetter | verb | To restrict or restrain someone in an unfair or undesirable way. |
feud | noun | A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. |
feverish | adj. | Having or showing symptoms of a fever |
fickle | adj. | Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties or affections. |
fiction | noun | Literature created from imagination |
fictitious | adj. | Not real or true; created or imagined |
fidelity | noun | Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. |
figment | noun | Something that is made up or imagined |
figurehead | noun | A person who holds a position of leadership but has no real power or authority |
filthy | adj. | extremely dirty |
final | adj. | Last in a series or process |
finance | noun | Management of money |
finch | noun | A small bird with a stout beak, often colorful, belonging to the family Fringillidae. |
fine | adj. | Of high quality |
firm | adj. | Solid or unyielding |
fishy | adj. | Suspicious or questionable |
fit | adj. | In good health, especially because of regular physical exercise |
fitful | adj. | Not steady; irregular |
fitting | adj. | Appropriate or suitable |
fixed | adj. | Securely placed or fastened |
fixture | noun | An object firmly fixed in place |
flare | verb | To burn or shine with a sudden intensity |
flatter | verb | To praise excessively or insincerely |
flavor | noun | The distinctive taste of a food or drink |
flaw | noun | A defect or imperfection |
flay | verb | To strip off the skin or outer layer |
flee | verb | To run away from danger or from something frightening |
flexible | adj. | Capable of bending easily without breaking |
flicker | verb | To shine unsteadily or to vary rapidly in brightness |
flighty | adj. | Lacking stability or reliability, often changing opinions or interests |
flimsy | adj. | Physically weak or fragile; easily damaged. |
flip | verb | To turn over quickly |
flora | noun | The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period |
flounder | verb | To struggle or stagger helplessly |
flout | verb | To openly disregard a rule or law |
fluctuate | verb | To change frequently |
fluent | adj. | Able to speak or write smoothly, easily, or readily |
fluffy | adj. | Soft and light in texture |
flush | verb | To clean or rinse with a flow of water |
fluster | verb | To make someone agitated or confused |
foam | noun | A mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid |
foe | noun | An enemy or opponent |
fog | noun | A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that obscures or restricts visibility |
foil | verb | To prevent someone's plan from succeeding |
foment | verb | To instigate or stir up trouble or rebellion |
foremost | adj. | Most prominent in rank, importance, or position |
forerunner | noun | A person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else. |
foresee | verb | To predict or anticipate something before it happens |
foresight | noun | The ability to predict or plan for the future |
forestall | verb | To prevent something by taking action ahead of time |
forge | verb | To create or form something, especially with effort |
forlorn | adj. | Sad and abandoned or lonely |
formal | adj. | Following rules of convention or etiquette |
former | adj. | Having been previously |
formidable | adj. | Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable |
forsake | verb | To abandon or leave someone or something |
fort | noun | A strong building or group of buildings used for military defense |
forte | noun | A person's strong point or talent |
forth | adv. | Outward or forward in place or time |
forthright | adj. | Direct and outspoken |
fortify | verb | To strengthen a place with defensive works |
fortitude | noun | Courage in facing pain or adversity |
fortress | noun | A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack |
fortuitous | adj. | Happening by chance, often in a positive way |
fortunate | adj. | Having good luck; lucky. |
fortune | noun | A large amount of wealth or money |
foul | adj. | Offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty. |
fowl | noun | A bird used for food or hunted as game |
fraction | noun | A numerical quantity that is not a whole number |
fracture | noun | A break or crack in a bone or a hard substance |
fragile | adj. | Easily broken or damaged |
fragment | noun | A small part broken off or detached |
fragmentary | adj. | Consisting of small parts that are disconnected or incomplete |
fragrant | adj. | Having a pleasant and usually sweet smell |
frail | adj. | Physically weak or delicate |
frank | adj. | Open and honest in speech or expression |
fraternal | adj. | Relating to brothers or brotherhood |
fraud | noun | Deception for personal gain |
fraudulent | adj. | Involving deception, especially criminal deception |
fraught | adj. | Filled with something undesirable |
frenzy | noun | A state of wild excitement or uncontrolled activity |
fret | verb | To worry or be anxious |
friction | noun | The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another |
fright | noun | A sudden intense feeling of fear |
frigid | adj. | Very cold in temperature |
frown | verb | To furrow one's brow in displeasure or concentration |
frowzy | adj. | Having an untidy or messy appearance |
frugal | adj. | Economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful |
frustrate | verb | To prevent from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled |
fulminate | verb | To express vehement protest |
functional | adj. | Designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive. |
fund | noun | A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose |
fundamental | adj. | Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. |
furious | adj. | Extremely angry |
furniture | noun | Objects such as chairs, tables, and beds that are used to make a room suitable for living or working. |
further | adv. | To a greater degree or extent |
fury | noun | Intense anger |
fusion | noun | The process of combining two or more things into one. |
fussy | adj. | Hard to please or picky |
futile | adj. | Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless |
fuzzy | adj. | Having a frizzy texture or appearance |
gabble | verb | To talk rapidly and unintelligibly |
gainful | adj. | Providing money or profit |
gainsay | verb | To deny or contradict a statement |
galaxy | noun | A vast system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity |
gale | noun | A very strong wind |
gallant | adj. | Brave and noble |
gallery | noun | A room or building for displaying art |
gangster | noun | A member of a group involved in organized crime |
gap | noun | A space or interval; a break in continuity |
garb | noun | Clothing, especially distinctive or unusual clothing |
garner | verb | To collect or gather something, especially information or support. |
garnish | verb | To decorate a dish with small items to enhance its appearance or flavor |
gash | noun | A deep cut or wound |
gasoline | noun | A liquid fuel used in engines |
gasp | verb | To take a quick, sharp breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock |
gauche | adj. | Lacking social grace or sensitivity |
gauge | verb | To estimate or determine the amount, level, or volume of something |
gaze | verb | To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought |
gear | noun | Equipment or apparatus used for a specific purpose |
gem | noun | A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished. |
general | adj. | Relating to all or most people, places, or things; widespread or common. |
generalize | verb | To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases |
generally | adv. | In most cases or usually |
generate | verb | To produce or create something |
generous | adj. | Willing to give more than is usual or expected |
generously | adv. | In a way that shows readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected. |
genial | adj. | Friendly and cheerful |
genre | noun | A category of artistic composition |
genteel | adj. | Polite and refined, often in an affected or exaggerated way |
gentility | noun | Social superiority demonstrated by polite manners, behavior, or appearances |
gentry | noun | People of good social position, specifically the class below nobility in England |
genuine | adj. | Truly what something is said to be; authentic |
geometry | noun | Branch of mathematics dealing with shapes, sizes, and properties of space |
germinate | verb | To begin to grow and develop |
gibe | verb | To make mocking or taunting remarks |
gild | verb | To cover with a thin layer of gold |
girdle | noun | A belt or cord worn around the waist |
gist | noun | The main or essential part of a matter |
glacier | noun | A large, slow-moving mass of ice on land |
glamour | noun | An attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing |
glamorous | adj. | Having an attractive or exciting quality |
glaring | adj. | Extremely obvious or conspicuous |
glaze | verb | To cover with a smooth, shiny coating or finish |
gleam | verb | To shine brightly |
glean | verb | To gather information bit by bit |
gleeful | adj. | Full of joy and delight |
glide | verb | To move smoothly and continuously along, as if without effort or resistance. |
gloom | noun | A state of partial or total darkness |
gloomy | adj. | Dark or poorly lit, especially to create a feeling of melancholy or depression |
glorious | adj. | Having great beauty or splendor |
glossary | noun | A list of terms in a particular domain with definitions |
glossy | adj. | Having a shiny, smooth surface |
gnaw | verb | To chew persistently |
gorge | verb | To eat greedily or to excess |
gorgeous | adj. | Very attractive or beautiful |
gossip | noun | Casual or unconstrained conversation about others, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true |
govern | verb | To officially control and lead, conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people). |
grab | verb | To take hold of something or someone suddenly |
gracious | adj. | Courteous, kind, and pleasant |
grand | adj. | Magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style |
grasp | verb | To take hold of something tightly with the hand |
grateful | adj. | Feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received |
gratify | verb | To please or satisfy someone |
gratitude | noun | The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. |
gratuitous | adj. | Unnecessary or unwarranted |
gravity | noun | The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass |
grease | noun | Thick, oily substance used to lubricate or protect |
greasy | adj. | Covered with or full of oil |
greedy | adj. | Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for wealth or possessions |
gregarious | adj. | Fond of company |
grievance | noun | A complaint or feeling of being treated unfairly |
grieve | verb | To feel deep sorrow |
grieved | verb | To feel deep sorrow or distress |
grim | adj. | Depressing or worrying to consider |
grind | verb | To reduce to small particles or powder by crushing |
grip | verb | To take and keep a firm hold of; to grab tightly |
grope | verb | To feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands |
grouchy | adj. | Irritable and bad-tempered |
grudge | noun | A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury |
grumble | verb | To complain in a low voice |
grumpy | adj. | Easily annoyed or irritable |
guarantee | noun | A formal promise or assurance |
guileless | adj. | Innocent and without deception |
guise | noun | An outward appearance or form that conceals the true nature |
gush | verb | To flow out rapidly and in large quantities |
habitually | adv. | In a way that is regular or usual |
hackneyed | adj. | Lacking in originality, overused |
haggle | verb | To negotiate or argue over a price or terms. |
hail | noun | Pellets of frozen rain |
halt | verb | To stop or bring to a stop |
hamper | verb | To hinder or impede the movement or progress of something. |
handicap | noun | A disadvantage or difficulty |
handle | verb | To manage or deal with a situation or problem |
handy | adj. | Conveniently accessible or useful |
haphazard | adj. | Lacking any obvious organization or order |
harass | verb | To bother or torment repeatedly |
hardheaded | adj. | Unwilling to change opinions or stubborn |
hardly | adv. | Barely or scarcely |
hardy | adj. | Able to survive under bad conditions; tough |
harness | verb | To control and make use of |
harry | verb | To persistently carry out attacks or harassment |
harsh | adj. | Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses |
harvest | noun | The process or period of gathering in crops |
hasten | verb | To move or act quickly |
hasty | adj. | Done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried |
hatch | verb | To emerge from an egg |
hatchet | noun | A small axe with a single cutting blade |
hatred | noun | Intense dislike or hostility |
haughty | adj. | Having or showing an attitude of superiority and disdain for others |
haul | verb | To pull or drag with effort or force |
haunt | verb | To visit frequently or persistently, often in a disturbing way |
haven | noun | A safe or peaceful place |
hazard | noun | A danger or risk |
hazardous | adj. | Involving risk or danger |
head | noun | The upper part of the human body, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth |
headstrong | adj. | Determined to have one's own way; stubbornly willful |
heal | verb | To become healthy again |
healthful | adj. | Promoting good health |
hearsay | noun | Information received from others that one cannot substantiate; rumor. |
heave | verb | To lift or haul with effort |
hectic | adj. | Full of activity, or very busy and fast |
heedless | adj. | Showing a reckless lack of care or attention |
heirship | noun | The condition or right of being an heir |
helpless | adj. | Unable to defend oneself or to act without help |
heredity | noun | The passing of traits from parents to offspring |
heresy | noun | Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine |
heritage | noun | The traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation |
hesitate | verb | Pause before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty or nervousness |
hew | verb | To chop or cut with an axe, pick, or other tool |
hideous | adj. | Extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at |
highlight | verb | To emphasize or make something stand out |
hike | verb | To walk a long distance, especially across country or in the woods |
hilarious | adj. | Extremely funny, causing great amusement |
hilarity | noun | Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter |
hinder | verb | To create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction. |
hinge | noun | A jointed or flexible device on which a door, lid, or other swinging part turns |
hoarse | adj. | Having a rough or harsh voice |
hoax | noun | A trick or deception, often for amusement or to make a point |
hoist | verb | To lift or raise something by means of ropes or machinery |
holocaust | noun | Destruction or slaughter on a massive scale. |
homage | noun | A special honor or respect shown publicly |
homicide | noun | The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another |
homogeneous | adj. | Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same |
horizontal | adj. | Parallel to the ground or to the bottom edge of a page; flat and level. |
horror | noun | Intense fear or shock |
hospitable | adj. | Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers |
hostile | adj. | Unfriendly or antagonistic |
howl | verb | To make a loud, wailing cry, as that of a wolf or a dog |
hubbub | noun | A loud, confused noise |
human | noun | A member of the species Homo sapiens |
humane | adj. | Showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering |
humid | adj. | Containing a high amount of water or water vapor; noticeably moist. |
humidity | noun | The amount of water vapor in the air |
humiliate | verb | To make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for oneself |
humorous | adj. | Funny or entertaining |
hump | noun | A rounded protuberance found on the back of a camel or other animal. |
hunger | noun | A strong desire or need for food |