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TOEFL 4500 - Set 8
(300 words)| Word | POS | Definition |
|---|---|---|
practical | adj. | Concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory or speculation |
preach | verb | To deliver a religious message |
precede | verb | To come before in time or order |
precious | adj. | Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly |
precipitate | verb | To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected |
precise | adj. | Clearly expressed and accurate in every detail |
preclude | verb | To prevent something from happening or make it impossible |
precursor | noun | A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind. |
predominate | verb | To be the most common or greatest in number or amount |
preeminent | adj. | Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way |
preferable | adj. | More desirable or suitable |
preference | noun | A greater liking for one alternative over another or others |
pregnant | adj. | Carrying a developing fetus within the body |
prelude | noun | An introduction or overture, especially to a musical performance |
premise | noun | A statement or idea that is accepted as true and is used as the basis for an argument or reasoning. |
preserve | verb | To keep something in its original state or in good condition |
pressure | noun | The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object |
prestige | noun | High status or reputation |
presume | verb | To suppose something is true without proof |
presumption | noun | An assumption made without proof |
presumptuous | adj. | Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate |
pretend | verb | To act as if something is true when it is not |
pretentious | adj. | Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed. |
prevail | verb | To prove more powerful or superior |
prevalent | adj. | Common or widespread in a particular area or at a particular time |
prevent | verb | To stop something from happening or existing |
previous | adj. | Existing or occurring before in time or order |
primary | adj. | First or highest in rank or importance; main. |
primitive | adj. | Relating to an early stage in evolutionary or historical development. |
principal | noun | The person with the highest authority or most important position in an organization, institution, or group, especially a school. |
privilege | noun | A special right, advantage, or immunity granted to a particular person or group of people |
probe | verb | To investigate or explore thoroughly |
probity | noun | Adherence to the highest principles and ideals |
proceed | verb | To continue or carry on with an action or task |
process | noun | A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end |
proclaim | verb | To announce something publicly or officially |
prod | verb | To poke or jab with a pointed object |
prodigal | adj. | Spending money or resources freely and recklessly |
prodigious | adj. | Remarkably or impressively great in size, extent, or degree |
profane | adj. | Showing disrespect toward sacred things |
profess | verb | To declare openly |
profile | noun | A brief description of someone's life, work, or character |
profoundly | adv. | To a great depth or intensity |
profuse | adj. | Given, produced, or existing in large amounts |
progress | noun | Forward or onward movement towards a destination or goal |
proliferate | verb | To increase rapidly in numbers or spread quickly |
prolific | adj. | Producing a lot of something |
prolong | verb | To extend the duration of something |
prominent | adj. | Important or well-known |
promising | adj. | Showing signs of future success |
prompt | noun | A cue given to someone to help them remember their lines or an action |
prone | adj. | Likely to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome |
pronounced | adj. | Very noticeable or marked |
prop | noun | An object used on stage or screen to enhance a performance |
propagate | verb | To spread or promote widely |
propel | verb | To push or drive forward |
propensity | noun | An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way |
proportion | noun | A part or share of a whole |
proposal | noun | A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration |
propose | verb | To suggest a plan or idea for others to consider |
propriety | noun | Conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals |
proscribe | verb | To officially forbid something |
prosecute | verb | To conduct legal proceedings against someone |
prospect | noun | The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring |
prospective | adj. | Likely to become or be something in the future |
prosperous | adj. | Successful and wealthy |
prosperity | noun | A state of being successful or thriving, especially in financial respects |
protein | noun | Essential nutrients made of amino acids |
protract | verb | To extend the duration of something |
protrude | verb | To extend beyond or above a surface |
provide | verb | To supply or make available |
provident | adj. | Careful about planning for the future and saving money |
provision | noun | A supply of something needed |
provoke | verb | To stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone |
proximity | noun | Nearness in space, time, or relationship |
proxy | noun | A person authorized to act on behalf of another |
prudent | adj. | Showing care and thought for the future |
prune | verb | To trim or cut away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to encourage growth |
puddle | noun | A small pool of liquid, especially of rainwater on the ground. |
punch | verb | To hit with a closed fist |
punctual | adj. | Arriving or doing something at the expected or planned time |
pungent | adj. | Having a strong, sharp smell or taste |
purchase | verb | To acquire something by paying for it |
purge | verb | To remove unwanted elements |
quaint | adj. | Attractively unusual or old-fashioned |
qualified | adj. | Having the necessary skills, experience, or knowledge |
quality | noun | The standard or degree of excellence of something |
quantitative | adj. | Related to measuring or expressed as a quantity |
quarter | noun | One of four equal parts |
quartz | noun | A hard mineral consisting of silicon dioxide, typically occurring as colorless or white crystals |
queer | adj. | Strange or odd |
quell | verb | To suppress or put an end to something, typically by force |
query | noun | A question or request for information. |
quiver | verb | To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion |
quota | noun | A fixed share or amount |
radiant | adj. | Emitting light or heat |
radiate | verb | To emit energy or light |
radical | adj. | Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. |
radius | noun | The distance from the center to the edge of a circle or sphere. |
rage | noun | Intense anger |
ragged | adj. | Torn or worn out |
raid | noun | A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory |
raise | verb | To lift or move to a higher position or level |
rally | verb | To come together for a common purpose |
rank | noun | A position in a hierarchy or scale |
ransom | noun | A sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive |
rap | noun | A genre of music characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech |
rapacious | adj. | Aggressively greedy |
rapture | noun | A feeling of intense pleasure or joy |
rashly | adv. | In a hasty or reckless manner |
ratify | verb | To officially approve or confirm |
ratio | noun | The quantitative relation between two amounts |
ration | noun | A fixed amount of a resource officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage. |
rational | adj. | Based on reason or logic |
ravage | verb | To cause severe damage |
ravenous | adj. | Extremely hungry |
ravish | verb | To fill with intense delight |
ray | noun | A narrow beam of light |
raze | verb | To completely destroy a building or structure |
readily | adv. | Without hesitation or difficulty |
realize | verb | To become aware of something |
realm | noun | A kingdom or domain |
reason | noun | A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event. |
rebate | noun | A partial refund |
rebel | verb | To resist or fight against authority or control |
rebellion | noun | An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler |
rebuke | verb | To criticize or express disapproval |
recall | verb | To bring back a memory or to remember something |
recently | adv. | Not long ago |
reception | noun | The act of receiving or being received |
recipient | noun | A person who receives something |
reciprocal | adj. | Mutual; shared by both sides |
reckless | adj. | Acting without thinking about the consequences |
recluse | noun | A person who lives alone and avoids other people |
recognition | noun | Acknowledgment of achievement or existence |
recognize | verb | To identify someone or something from having encountered them before |
recoil | verb | To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust |
recollection | noun | The act of remembering something |
recommend | verb | To suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done. |
reconcile | verb | To restore friendly relations |
reconciliation | noun | The restoration of friendly relations |
recover | verb | To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. |
recreation | noun | Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working |
recruit | verb | To enlist or enroll someone in an organization or group |
rectangle | noun | A four-sided flat shape with straight sides where every angle is a right angle (90°), but not all sides have the same length. |
redeem | verb | To compensate for faults or bad aspects |
redress | verb | To correct or set right an unfair situation |
reduce | verb | To make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size |
redundant | adj. | Not needed or more than necessary |
refer | verb | To mention or allude to something |
refined | adj. | Having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, or manners |
reflection | noun | The return of light or sound waves from a surface |
reform | verb | To make changes to improve something |
refresh | verb | To give new strength or energy to something |
refuge | noun | A place of shelter, safety, or protection |
refund | noun | Money returned to a payer |
refute | verb | To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false |
regimen | noun | A systematic plan or set of rules, especially one designed to improve or maintain health |
register | verb | To officially record or enroll |
rehearse | verb | To practice something repeatedly to perfect it |
reign | noun | The period during which a sovereign rules |
reimburse | verb | To pay back money spent or lost |
reinforce | verb | To strengthen or support |
reiterate | verb | To say something again for clarity or emphasis |
reject | verb | To refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of |
relapse | verb | To fall back into a previous state after improvement |
relax | verb | To become less tense or anxious |
relentless | adj. | Continuing without becoming weaker or less intense |
relevant | adj. | Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand |
reliable | adj. | Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted. |
relieved | adj. | Feeling reassured and relaxed after a stressful situation |
religion | noun | A system of beliefs and worship |
relinquish | verb | To voluntarily give up or let go of |
reluctant | adj. | unwilling and hesitant |
remarkable | adj. | Worthy of attention; striking. |
remedy | noun | A medicine or treatment that cures or relieves a disease or condition |
remind | verb | To cause someone to remember something |
remit | verb | To send money as a payment or gift |
remnant | noun | A small remaining part or quantity |
remote | adj. | Far away in distance or time, or not closely related |
remove | verb | To take away from a place or position |
renaissance | noun | A period of renewed interest in art, culture, and learning, typically referring to the 14th to 17th century in Europe. |
rend | verb | To tear something into pieces with force |
render | verb | To provide or give a service or help |
renounce | verb | To formally give up a claim or right |
renovate | verb | To restore to a good state or make new again |
renowned | adj. | Famous and respected in a particular field or area. |
repel | verb | To drive or force back |
replenish | verb | To fill up again |
reproach | verb | To express disapproval or disappointment |
reproduction | noun | The process of producing offspring |
repudiate | verb | To reject or refuse to accept something |
repulse | verb | To drive back or repel |
repulsive | adj. | Causing intense distaste or disgust |
rescue | verb | To save from a dangerous or distressing situation |
resemble | verb | To look like or be similar to someone or something |
resent | verb | To feel bitterness or anger towards someone or something |
reside | verb | To live in a place |
resident | noun | A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis. |
residue | noun | A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used. |
resist | verb | To withstand the action or effect of something |
resolute | adj. | Determined and unwavering |
resolve | verb | To find a solution to a problem or difficulty |
resolved | adj. | Firmly determined to do something |
resonance | noun | The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating |
respective | adj. | Belonging separately to each of two or more people or things previously mentioned. |
respiration | noun | The process of inhaling and exhaling air |
responsible | adj. | Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role. |
restrain | verb | To hold back from action; keep in check or under control |
restrict | verb | To limit or control the size, amount, or range of something |
resume | verb | To begin again or continue after a pause or interruption |
retain | verb | To keep possession of |
retard | verb | To slow down |
retort | verb | To reply sharply or angrily |
retract | verb | To take back or withdraw something said or written |
retrieve | verb | To get back; to recover something |
reveal | verb | To make known; to unveil; to uncover. |
revelation | noun | A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others. |
revenue | noun | Income generated from normal business operations |
revere | verb | To hold in deep respect and admiration |
reverence | noun | Deep respect for someone or something |
revert | verb | To return to a former state or condition |
revise | verb | To review or study again |
revive | verb | To bring back to life or consciousness |
revoke | verb | To officially cancel or withdraw |
riddle | noun | A question or statement that requires thought to answer or understand |
ridiculous | adj. | Deserving or inviting mockery or derision; absurd. |
rigid | adj. | Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. |
rigor | noun | The quality of being extremely thorough and careful |
rigorous | adj. | Extremely thorough and careful |
rim | noun | The outer edge or border of an object, especially a circular one |
riot | noun | A violent disturbance by a crowd |
ripe | adj. | Fully developed and ready to be eaten |
risk | noun | A situation involving exposure to danger |
rite | noun | A ceremonial act or series of acts |
rival | noun | A person or entity competing with another |
robust | adj. | Strong and healthy; Able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions |
role | noun | A part played by an actor or a function assumed by someone |
rot | verb | To decompose due to bacteria or fungi |
rotten | adj. | Decomposed or decayed |
rough | adj. | Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level. |
routine | noun | A sequence of actions regularly followed. |
rubbish | noun | Waste material; refuse or litter |
rudimentary | adj. | Basic; not advanced |
rugged | adj. | Having a rough, uneven surface |
rumble | verb | To make a continuous, deep, resonant sound |
ruminate | verb | To think deeply or repeatedly about something |
rupture | verb | To break or burst suddenly |
rust | noun | A reddish-brown substance that forms on iron or steel when it reacts with moisture and oxygen |
rustic | adj. | Relating to the countryside; simple and charming |
ruthless | adj. | Having no compassion or pity; merciless |
sacred | adj. | Connected with God or a deity |
saddle | noun | A seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding |
sake | noun | Purpose or reason for doing something |
salvage | verb | To save something from damage or destruction |
sample | noun | A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like |
sanity | noun | The state of having a healthy mind and being able to think and behave normally |
sarcasm | noun | The use of irony to mock or convey contempt |
sarcastic | adj. | Using irony to mock or convey contempt |
sardonic | adj. | Mocking in a cynical way |
satiate | verb | To fully satisfy a desire or need |
satire | noun | The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock |
satisfactory | adj. | Meeting requirements or expectations |
saturate | verb | To soak completely with liquid |
save | verb | To keep safe or rescue from harm |
savings | noun | Money set aside for future use |
savor | verb | To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it |
scale | noun | A series of marks or points at known intervals used to measure distances or quantities |
scan | verb | To look over quickly |
scandal | noun | An action or event causing public outrage or censure |
scanty | adj. | Small or insufficient in quantity or amount |
scarce | adj. | Insufficient for the demand; not readily available. |
scare | verb | To cause someone to feel afraid |
scatter | verb | To throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area |
scenery | noun | Natural features of a landscape |
schedule | noun | A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times. |
scholarship | noun | A grant or payment made to support a student's education |
scoop | noun | A tool with a deep bowl-shaped end that is used to dig out and move a soft substance or powder |
scope | noun | The extent or range of something |
scorch | verb | To burn and damage the surface of something with flame or heat |
scornful | adj. | Showing contempt or disdain |
scout | noun | A person sent out to gather information |
scrap | noun | A small piece or fragment |
scratch | verb | To mark or cut the surface of something with a sharp object |
screen | noun | A flat surface on which images or data are displayed |
scruple | noun | A feeling of doubt or hesitation about the morality of an action |
scrupulous | adj. | Very careful and thorough |
scrutinize | verb | To examine closely and critically |
sculpture | noun | The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster. |
sear | verb | To burn or scorch the surface of something with a sudden, intense heat |
seasoning | noun | A substance used to enhance the flavor of food |
seclusion | noun | The state of being private and away from other people |
secrete | verb | To produce and release a substance, often in a biological context |
secretion | noun | The process of producing and releasing a substance from a cell or gland |
sedate | verb | To calm or make someone sleep by administering a drug |
sediment | noun | Material that settles to the bottom of a liquid |
seemingly | adv. | In a way that appears to be true but may not actually be so |
segment | noun | A part into which something can be divided |
segregate | verb | To separate or set apart from others or from the main group |
seize | verb | To take hold of suddenly and forcibly |