... phrases. These are the words that most helpyou 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 will6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 17 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT14while the second part essentially restates the meaning...
... candidd. blasé6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 24 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT2610. Visiting all the tea shops in the city, they were on a _____________ to find the perfect cup ... word. Often, putting the word in the contextof 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. Ata ... determine whether thevocabulary wordis positive or negative.●Look for introductory words and phrases such as unfortunately, however, sur-prisingly. These words often tell you whether the word...
... subtitles. Try watching the evening news. Listening well will improve yourEnglish vocabulary. UJ6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 36 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT42 vocabulary skills ... that has failedto perform as expected or requested).6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 39 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT36A more comprehensive list of the most common English ... AM Page 33USING PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES39 The following is a list of the suffixes you need to know forthe practice questionsat the end of the chapter. For each suffix, we have again provided two...
... withdraw)6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 52 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT50What follows is a list of some of the most common Latin and Greek word roots.Review thelist carefully, ... 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 ... ordegree.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 43 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT48Now, try determining what the word recede means:a. to go forward blindlyb. to stop or abandon before completionc....
... 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 ... determine the meaning ofunfamiliar words, especially on an exam like theTOEFL iBT, think of other wordsthat sound like they might share a root word. For example, if you don’t know the meaning ... many people at the same time)6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 54 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT56pan: all, everyonepanorama (a complete view in every direction), pantheon (a temple...
... 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 iBT72●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 andtheir meanings. The more carefully you read each definition and the closeryou look at the spelling of each word, the more likely you...
... unsure of, make a list of thesewords. After you complete the test, look up the definitions forthe words on your list. It might be a good idea to write down the definition beside the word.When you ... 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 iBT76• Colloquialisms are ... 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 iBT8414. The narrator’s description ... am 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 iBT9267. ... 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.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 96 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT1004. 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 iBT9870. b. The noun rendezvous ... -ous means having the qualityof or relating to. Vicarious means felt through imaging what another hasexperienced; acting or suffering for another.38. d. The root am means love. The noun suffix...
... (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 ... (peak/peek/pique) in the baby’s room to make sure she’sokay.56. The thief managed to (allude/elude) the police for several days, but theyfinally caught up with him in Reno.57. The (cue/queue) forthe movies ... full of life.d. guilty.6044 _Vocabulary_ ToefliBT(4).qxd 9/19/07 11:44 AM Page 106 VOCABULARY FORTOEFL iBT10851. The odor quickly (disbursed/dispersed) through the room, and soon it was nolonger...
... 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...