... blanks. The unit that expresses a complete thought will6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 17 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 14while the second part essentially restates the meaning ... irrelevantU6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 21 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 18tell you what the unit(s) with blank(s) need to say. For example, consider this sam-ple question:Select the ... succeed on sentence completion questions.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 19 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 22 The complete unit of the sentence, often resulting from years of hard...
... candidd. blasé6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 24 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 2610. Visiting all the tea shops in the city, they were on a _____________ to find the perfect cup ... directly.d. to deceive.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 27 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 24PRACTICE QUESTIONSChoose the best vocabulary word to fill the blank. Circle your choices ... reach.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 28 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 32fix: to place securely or firmlyprefix: something placed at the beginning of a wordSeveral of the vocabulary...
... that has failedto perform as expected or requested).6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 39 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 36A more comprehensive list of the most common English ... news. Listening well will improve yourEnglish vocabulary. UJ6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 36 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 42 vocabulary skills as you can to determine meaning, ... build-ing your vocabulary and studying fortheTOEFL iBT. Here are some specific tipsand strategies to use as you develop this skill and prepare for your test.●Take the time to memorize the most...
... your vocabulary by learning about the history of words. The study of word origins and developmentWord Roots4456044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 45 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 4410. ... ordegree.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 43 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 48Now, try determining what the word recede means:a. to go forward blindlyb. to stop or abandon before completionc. ... withdraw)6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 52 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 50What follows is a list of some of the most common Latin and Greek word roots.Review the list carefully,...
... many people at the same time)6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 54 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 56pan: all, everyonepanorama (a complete view in every direction), pantheon (a temple ... 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 in a sentence. For instance, the prefix can change the ... craft. The term homonym comes from Greek roots meaning:homo (same)nym (name)Commonly ConfusedWords—Homonyms5616044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 61 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 62A...
... contrast to then next in timetheir belonging to themthere in a placethey’re they areweather climatewhether ifwho substitute for he, she, or theywhom substitute for him, her, or themwhose ... multitude6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 69 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 72●Use your ears forthe commonly confused words that aren’t homophones,and use the difference in ... youyou’re you are6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 65 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 64CONFUSING WORDS QUICK DEFINITIONbreath (noun) respirationbreathe (verb) to inhale and...
... favorablyPractice Test 1816044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 816044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 80 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 76• Colloquialisms are expressions ... thesewords. After you complete the test, look up the definitions forthe words on yourlist. It might be a good idea to write down the definition beside the word.When you are finished, check the ... of the context in which they are used. They’re calledidioms. Although they don’t always follow the general rules of word usage, they arean integral part of any language and are important for...
... speak in a whisper.c. mask the truth.d. give in to, comply with another’s wishes.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 88 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 8414. The narrator’s description ... having the jewelry I inherited from my grandmother(appraised/apprised) to find out how much it is worth.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 89 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 9267. ... originalb. averagec. finald. excessive6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 91 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 9050. Helen entered the room right on (cue/queue).51. You are sure...
... value or estimate the worth of.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 96 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 1004. Her rapport with everyone in the office _____________ the kind of inter-personal ... average.78. A synonym for comply isa. subdue.b. entertain.c. flatter.d. obey.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 93 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 9870. b. The noun rendezvous ... VOCABULARYFORTOEFL iBT 9479. An antonym for uniform isa. dissembling.b. diverse.c. bizarre.d. slovenly.80. A synonym for ecstatic isa. inconsistent.b....
... synonym for continuous isa. intermittent.b. adjacent.c. uninterrupted.d. contiguous.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 111 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 11279. A synonym for courtesy ... (raise/raze) the building that I grew up in.50. As soon as I get off the phone, I will (appraise/apprise) you of the situation.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 107 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL ... full of life.d. guilty.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 106 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 10851. The odor quickly (disbursed/dispersed) through the room, and soon it was nolonger...
... aid. Write thevocabulary word on one sideand the definition on the other. Or, try writing a sentence that uses the word on oneside of the flash card and the definition of the word on the other. Flash ... Mike’s antagonist as they both competed for the lead role in the play.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 121 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 120accretion (a˘·'kree·sho˘n) n. ... class about when the midterm and final exams would occur.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 122 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 11435. c. The root bel means war. The ending -ent is...
... unacceptable. The librarian served as a censor, deciding what books were appropriate forthe youngreaders.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 128 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 130coalesce ... The asperity that Marvin, the grumpy accountant, brought to the meet-ings usually resulted in an early adjournment.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 123 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL ... din. Iheard a cacophony coming from the garage where the band was practicing.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 127 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT 126belligerent (bi·'lij·e˘r·e˘nt)...
... bladder,so they use their forward movement to control their verticalposition. The tail is like the shark’s propeller. The shark swings itback and forth to move forward. In an airplane, this forwardmovement ... bladder,so they use their forward movement to control their verticalposition. The tail is like the shark’s propeller. The shark swingsit back and forth to move forward. In an airplane, this forwardmovement ... or snow before they get to the otherside. So, these deserts are formed in the “shadow” of the mountains. The Judean Desert in Israel is a rain shadow desert.So is a large part of the western...
... to 5. The average of their scores will be your essay score.2 2 TOEFL ® iBT Tips, How to Prepare fortheTOEFL iBT ® , Page 26, Educational Testing Services, 2008 For example, the three ... unity-synthesis? The transition between the general and the specific is clear and correct. All other transitions are clear and correct. This demonstrates grammatical unity-synthesis. Yes ... The TOEFLiBT is divided into four test sections. The first section is reading followed by listening. Because the reading and listening questions are all multiple- choice questions, they...