... phrases. These are the words that most help
you decode the sentence. Think of them as clues to a mystery. Among the most use-
ful of these are the words that enable you to identify the logical ... you have the key to the code, it’s easy to deci-
pher the message. The following sections will give you the keys you need to unlock
the meanings of even the most complex sentences. The great ... blanks. The unit that expresses a complete thought will
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while the second part essentially restates the meaning...
... candid
d. blasé
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10. Visiting all the tea shops in the city, they were on a _____________ to find
the perfect cup ... word. Often, putting the word in the context
of the sentence can help you determine whether an answer is right or wrong.
●
Consider the tone and connotation of the other words in the sentence. At
a ... determine whether thevocabulary word
is positive or negative.
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Look for introductory words and phrases such as unfortunately, however, sur-
prisingly. These words often tell you whether the word...
... build-
ing your vocabulary and studying fortheTOEFL iBT. Here are some specific tips
and strategies to use as you develop this skill and prepare for your test.
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Take the time to memorize the most ... that has failed
to perform as expected or requested).
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A more comprehensive list of the most common English ... news. Listening well will improve your
English vocabulary.
U
J
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vocabulary skills as you can to determine meaning,...
... your vocabulary
by learning about the history of words. The study of word origins and development
Word Roots
4
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degree.
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Now, try determining what the word recede means:
a. to go forward blindly
b. to stop or abandon before completion
c. ... withdraw)
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What follows is a list of some of the most common Latin and Greek word roots.
Review the list carefully,...
... Prefixes
come before the word root, and suffixes are found at the end of a word. Either of
these elements can carry meaning or change the use of a word in a sentence. For
instance, the prefix can change the ... determine the meaning of
unfamiliar words, especially on an exam like theTOEFL iBT, think of other words
that sound like they might share a root word. For example, if you don’t know the
meaning ... many people at the same time)
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pan: all, everyone
panorama (a complete view in every direction), pantheon (a temple...
... 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 ... multitude
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Use your ears forthe commonly confused words that aren’t homophones,
and use the difference in ... to details, and use them to help you remember the words and
their meanings. The more carefully you read each definition and the closer
you look at the spelling of each word, the more likely you...
... candidly
d. favorably
Practice Test 1
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• Colloquialisms ... of the context in which they are used. They’re called
idioms. Although they don’t always follow the general rules of word usage, they are
an integral part of any language and are important for ... other’s idioms. For
instance, people in the United Kingdom use idioms that are different from
those used in the United States. What people in the United States call an
“apartment building,” the...
... speak in a whisper.
c. mask the truth.
d. give in to, comply with another’s wishes.
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14. The narrator’s description ... am having the jewelry I inherited from my grandmother
(appraised/apprised) to find out how much it is worth.
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67. ... experienced through the life or action of another.
b. enables a guilty person to be set free.
c. surrenders the rights of others.
d. has a pleasing and lasting effect on others.
38. If there is amity...
... value or estimate the
worth of.
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4. Her rapport with everyone in the office _____________ the kind of inter-
personal ... comply, give in, consent
without protest—thereby “quieting” the other to whom one gives in.
42. b. The root pug means to fight. The adjective suffix -ous means having the
quality of or relating to. ... average.
78. A synonym for comply is
a. subdue.
b. entertain.
c. flatter.
d. obey.
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70. b. The noun rendezvous...
... (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.
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VOCABULARY FORTOEFL ... (peak/peek/pique) in the baby’s room to make sure she’s
okay.
56. The thief managed to (allude/elude) the police for several days, but they
finally caught up with him in Reno.
57. The (cue/queue) forthe movies ... full of life.
d. guilty.
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51. The odor quickly (disbursed/dispersed) through the room, and soon it was no
longer...
... aid. Write thevocabulary word on one side
and the definition on the other. Or, try writing a sentence that uses the word on one
side of the flash card and the definition of the word on the other. Flash ... was Mike’s antagonist as they both competed for the
lead role in the play.
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accretion (a˘·'kree·sho˘n) ... estimate the worth
of. 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 teacher apprised the class...
... up of the plot at the
end of a narrative; the outcome or solution of an often complex series of
events. The students sat at the edge of their seats as they listened to the denouement of
the story.
deprecate ... The asperity that Marvin, the grumpy accountant, brought to the meet-
ings usually resulted in an early adjournment.
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VOCABULARY FORTOEFL ... unacceptable. The
librarian served as a censor, deciding what books were appropriate forthe young
readers.
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coalesce...
... the security check in the airport, but he faced it with great forbearance because
he knew it was for his own safety.
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VOCABULARY FORTOEFL ... enjoying the company of others,
sociable. 2. tending to form a group with others of the same kind. Alan used to
be so diffident, but now he’s as gregarious as can be and is usually the life of the ... Even the ruinous deceit of the envious Salieri could not
impede the dazzling éclat of the young and gifted Mozart.
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forestall...
... vast amount. To the refugees from
Somalia, the myriad choices in the American supermarket were overwhelming.
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imbroglio ... Carlos argued that the agriculture
department should interdict plans to produce genetically modified foods.
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jocund ... editorial impugned the senator’s reelection platform and set the
tone forthe upcoming debate.
impute (im·'pyoot) v. to attribute to a cause or source, ascribe, credit. Doctors
impute the reduction...
... or dread. I was petrified when I heard the door open in the
middle of the night.
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poseur (poh·'zur) n. ... vote.
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penchant ('pen·cha˘nt) n. a strong liking or inclination (for something). Consuela
has a penchant for ... feast or pleasant
amusement. The king regaled his guests until the early morning hours.
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purge (purj) v....