... contrast. You can see that tigers and lions are being contrasted. The word thatgoes inthe blank has to be an adjective that describes animal inthe way that soli-tary describes beast. Therefore ... encounter vocabulary is by listening. Vocabulary CDs and tapes are available in libraries and bookstores. You mayalso find it helpful to use a nonfiction or fiction book and the same book in audioform ... answer choices on an exam. In this case, because the speaker admires Arun’scandor, you can assume that candor is a positive thing. You can therefore eliminatechoices a and c.There a four types...
... 11:44 AM Page 31 VOCABULARYIN CONTEXT23 TOEFL iBT, it is a good idea to become an active reader. This is a skill you canpractice every day. As you read an English-language newspaper or magazine, ... _____________ data supports the belief that there has been an increase in population inthe county. a. nominalb. demographicc. practicald. nocturnal3. The _____________ collected from real estate taxes ... d are all incorrect. The speakerwould not want his friend’s morale to continue to sink.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 30 VOCABULARYFORTOEFL iBT2820. Samantha hasn’t...
... a humanitarian), vegetarian(relating to vegetarianism)-ic: pertaining or relating to, having the quality ofdramatic (of or relating to drama, theatrical), realistic (of or relating to the rep-resentation ... questionsat the end of the chapter. For each suffix, we have again provided two examples ofwords that use that suffix, and again, these examples are basic words that are partof your everyday vocabulary. ◗ ... exceptions, these examples are not test- prep words; rather, they are basic words that are probably already a part of your vocabulary. This will help you remember the meaning of each prefix—and showyou...
... words formed from another Latin root, plac, meaning to please.Again, notice the rich variety of meaning created by adding different prefixes andsuffixes to the root word.placate: to appease, pacify; ... pacify; to allay the anger of, especially by making concessionsimplacable: incapable of being placated or appeased; inexorableplacid: calm and peaceful; free from disturbance or tumultcomplacent: ... equal in status, amount, or degree.d. the act of making someone or something equal in status, amount, ordegree.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 43 VOCABULARYFOR TOEFL...
... polymorphous (having or assuming a variety of forms)nom, nym: namenominate (to name as a candidate), synonym (a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another)6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd ... memorizing word roots? Use the power of association. A rebel, for example, fights ina war; the meaning of the root bel is war. The acute pain youfelt in your ankle when you sprained it was very sharp; ... Prefixescome before the word root, and suffixes are found at the end of a word. Either ofthese elements can carry meaning or change the use of a word ina sentence. For instance, the prefix can change the...
... of interest-earning money principle standardstationary still, not moving stationery writing materialthan in contrast to then next in timetheir belonging to themthere ina placethey’re they ... preparedalready by this timeall ways every methodalways foreveramong inthe middle of severalbetween in an interval separating (two)assure to make certain (assure someone)ensure to make ... to the same root, and the prefixes seem tohave essentially the same meaning: dis- means away from, apart, reversal, not; un-means not, against. Thus many people assume that both words mean the...
... Colloquialisms are expressions that may be appropriate in informalspeech but are incorrect in formal writing. The use of “should of” for “should have” and “plan on going” instead of planning to go areexamples ... seen as any kindof language use that has gained wide usage in that particular language. An idiom ispeculiar not to an individual person but to an individual culture’s use of language.Here are ... phrase situation normal, all fouled up.ã blending two words togetheras in camcorder from camera and recorderã adapting peoples names to ideas that are associated with them for exam-ple, Reaganomics,...
... slippery road conditions and the slope of the narrow, winding high-way, the car _____________ down the steep mountainous road. a. dissentedb. ventilatedc. careenedd. agitated16. The fire alarm _____________ ... savoir faired. faỗade71. work like a dog,” “sleep like a baby,” and other such overused sayings a. clichéb. bourgeoisc. insouciantd. gauche72. an avid sports fan a. gestaltb. hiatusc. mélanged. ... hiatusc. mélanged. a cionado6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 92 VOCABULARYFORTOEFL iBT8836. An acrimonious relationship is one that a. has existed fora long time.b....
... meeting at a certain timeand place; (2) a place where people meet, especially a popular gatheringplace. The verb rendezvous means to bring or come together at a certainplace, to meet at a rendezvous.71. ... happening again and again or year after year. Choice a is the only adjective definition.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 95 VOCABULARYFORTOEFL iBT10214. Anthony, a meticulous ... d. Audibly means heard or the manner of being heard.17. b. Voraciously means having a huge appetite; ravenously.18. a. A mishap is an unfortunate accident.19. a. A rendezvous is a meeting...
... time74. wisdom a. a state of beingb. a relationshipc. a propertyd. an action75. A synonym for affect is a. accomplish.b. cause.c. sicken.d. in uence.76. An antonym for wary is a. alert.b. ... beat.3. d. Facilitate means to make easier or help bring about.4. c. Exemplify means to be an instance of or serve as an example.5. b. Confluence means a coming or flowing together, a meeting, ... something that is irregular, abnormal, or deviates from the usual form.c. a surprising collaboration, the cooperation of unlikely individuals.d. discontent among a specific group within a larger...
... particular kind or character, anomalous. Andrea looked up at the sky, looking at the amorphous clouds.amulet ('am·yu˘·lit) n. something worn around the neck as a charm against evil. The princess ... another; anadversary, opponent. Hillary was Mike’s antagonist as they both competed for the lead role inthe play.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 121 VOCABULARYFORTOEFL ... evaluate. 2. to establish value or estimate the worthof. The art dealer appraised the value of the painting.apprise (a ·'pr¯z) v. to give notice or information to; to make aware of, inform.The...
... headlong. Watching the car in front of us careen down the road was veryfrightening.caste (kast) n. a distinct social class or system. While visiting India, Michael wasfascinated to learn the ... of fairy tales suitable for chil-dren, the Brothers Grimm had to bowdlerize the folk tales they had collected, for manyof the original tales included graphic language.bravado (bra˘·'vah·doh) ... autonomy.avant-garde (a vahnt·'ahrd) adj. using or favoring an ultramodern or experi-mental style; innovative, cutting-edge, especially inthe arts or literature. Yvetteprefers the avant-garde...
... attend the party; arguing with her was futile.Ggainsay ('ayn·say) v. to deny, contradict, or declare false; to oppose. Petra wouldgainsay all accusations made against her.gargantuan (ahr·'an·choo a n) ... interesting at the party—Marieka always invites aneclectic group of people to her gatherings.éclat (ay·'klah) n. conspicuous success; great acclaim or applause; brilliant per-formance or achievement. ... great forbearance becausehe knew it was for his own safety.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 140 VOCABULARYFORTOEFL iBT142garrulous ('ar·u˘·lu˘s) adj. talkative....
... 11:44 AM Page 144 WORD LIST147intractable (in 'trak·ta˘·be˘l) adj. unmanageable, unruly, stubborn. The young coltwas intractable, and training had to be cancelled temporarily.intransigent ... coworker.incendiary (in 'sen·dee·er·ee) adj. 1. causing or capable of causing fire; burningreadily. 2. of or involving arson. 3. tending to incite or in ame, in ammatory.Fire marshals checked for incendiary ... ('hahr·bin·je˘r) n. a person, thing, or event that foreshadows or indi-cates what is to come; a forerunner or precursor. The arrival of the robins is a harbinger of spring.harrowing ('har·oh in )...
... 11:44 AM Page 155 VOCABULARYFORTOEFL iBT156penchant ('pen·cha˘nt) n. a strong liking or inclination (for something). Consuelahas a penchant for wearing the latest fashions.pensive ('pen·siv) ... minutes, it became clear to Hannahthat the purpose of the meeting was really to proselytize as many attendees as possible.protean ('proh·tee a n) adj. taking many forms, changeable; variable, ... her chances of winning.personable ('pur·so˘·na˘·be˘l) adj. pleasing in appearance or manner, attractive.Sandra is personable and well liked by her peers.pertinacious (pur·t˘·'nay·shu˘s)...