... It was another tumultuous
day for the stock market, and fluctuating prices wrought havoc for investors.
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turpitude ... more research to do before he presented his argument to the
distinguished scholars in his field.
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VOCABULARY FOR...
... your vocabulary
by learning about the history of words. The study of word origins and development
Word Roots
4
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is ... conduct;
process
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Now, try determining what the word recede means:
a. to go f...
... contrast to
then next in time
their belonging to them
there in a place
they’re they are
weather climate
whether if
who substitute for he, she, or they
whom substitute for him, her, or them
whose ... VOCABULARY FOR TOEFL iBT
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Use your ears for the commonly confused words that aren’t homophones,
and use the difference in pronunciation to help you further differentiate
bet...
... Partial means incomplete. The root of the word here is part. A partial
report is only part of the whole.
61. b. A substantial report is extensive. The key part of the word substantial is
substance. ... these
words. After you complete the test, look up the definitions for the words on your
list. It might be a good idea to write down the definition beside the word.
When...
... coming from the garage where the band was practicing.
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cadge (kaj) v. to beg, to obtain by begging. Their dog ... clichés.
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coalesce (koh·a˘·'les) v. to combine and form a whole; to join togethe...
... Even the ruinous deceit of the envious Salieri could not
impede the dazzling éclat of the young and gifted Mozart.
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edifying ... intention of calling him back.
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disconcert (dis·ko˘n·'surt) v...
... positive/negative.
The first part of the sentence tells you that candor is a good thing (positive/negative),
J
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while the second ... blanks. The unit that expresses a complete thought will
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tell y...
... use the context as it is presented on the exam.
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Choose the best vocabulary word to fill the ... incorrect because their definitions are too broad and do not focus
on conversation.
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3...
... to oppose actively, contend; to provoke the
hostility of
J
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Likewise, the word venerate changes from a verb to ... powers exceeding ordinary human capacity)
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A more comprehensive list of the most commo...
... meaning of part of the word, or try to remember a con-
text where you have seen the word before.
J
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COMMON GREEK ... nearly
the same meaning as another)
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pan: all, everyone
panorama (a complete view...