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 Test Questions
TOEFL Vocabulary: Level 1
aerodynamics     Speak
 
(1)
n.  
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without elevations or depressions; flat; smooth; not rich; simple; without beauty; not handsome
study of how objects move through the air or water
the tiny opening in tissue, as in the skin of an animal; space in rock, soil
the warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
a destroyed person, object, or building; debris
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archaeology     Speak
 
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n.  
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a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
study of artifacts and relics of early humankind
change something into another form; transform
society; a group of people living in the same locality and under the same government
storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
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check     Speak
 
(3)
v.  
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stop motion; curb or restrain
restate text in one's own words, especially to clarify the thought of others
weaken by wearing away base or foundation; injure or impair; dig a mine or tunnel beneath
support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion
set or keep apart; disunite; divide; disconnect
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container     Speak
 
(4)
n.  
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religious image; idol; an essential and enduring symbol
something that is required in advance; necessity; required as a prior condition
any object that can be used to hold things
a trait of being well behaved; an act of punishing; a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation
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deterrent     Speak
 
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n.  
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a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
submersible warship; move forward or under in a sliding motion; underwater
something that discourages; tending to deter
specialist; a person with expert knowledge or training, especially in the fine arts
study of origin and nature of ideas
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diplomacy     Speak
 
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n.  
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teaching pupils individually; the fee for instruction, especially at a formal institution of learning
uncertain cognitive state; uncertainty
tact; politics; negotiation between nations
small cut; V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
the shorter of two telegraphic signals used in Morse code; very small circular shape
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fertile     Speak
 
(7)
a. or ad.  
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rich; fruitful; inventive; creative; intellectually productive
usually; as a rule; regularly; according to a rule
difficult to analyze or understand
sophisticated; of worldwide scope
tame; accustomed to home life
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global     Speak
 
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a. or ad.  
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susceptible to wounds; capable of being wounded or hurt
without question; beyond doubt
separate; consisting of unconnected distinct parts
made from sediment left by the action of water, ice, or wind
worldwide; international; having the shape of a globe
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horror     Speak
 
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n.  
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a rounded rock lying on the surface of ground or embedded in soil
similarity in form or character; agreement
ultimate goal; the place to which one is going or directed
terror; fear; intense dislike
seat, especially a royal seat; throne or rank; sitting before a fortified place; surrounding of a place by an army
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justly     Speak
 
(10)
a. or ad.  
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represented by graph; described in vivid detail; clearly outlined
with honesty; rightfully; fairly
useful; in good working order
so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may be easily disregarded
rotary; curled; moving in a zigzag course; moving in the shape of a coil
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melody     Speak
 
(11)
n.  
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watchfulness; wakefulness; a process of paying close and continuous attention
something given or received as payment as for a service or loss or injury
tune; pleasing succession or arrangement of sounds; poem suitable for setting to music or singing
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden
review; look back upon; remember
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notate     Speak
 
(12)
v.  
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throw or roll a ball; move quickly and smoothly, especially by rolling
release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of
mark with spots or lines, which are often colored; add notes to
gather in companies or crowds; coat a surface with dense fibers or particles
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pauper     Speak
 
(13)
n.  
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turning or twisting force
represent;  advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
very poor person; one living on or eligible for public charity
self-propelled movement; power or ability to move
someone paddling a canoe
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proceeding     Speak
 
(14)
n.  
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submersible warship; move forward or under in a sliding motion; underwater
something made by people; vessel
wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
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remarkable     Speak
 
(15)
a. or ad.  
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headstrong; rash; indifferent to or disregardful of consequences
worthy of notice; extraordinary
robust; strong; substantially made or constructed
tired; exhausted; physically or mentally fatigued
void of thought or knowledge; without an occupant or incumbent
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robust     Speak
 
(16)
a. or ad.  
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weak; lacking firmness
very obviously, noticeably
vigorous; full of health and strength; vigorous
suitable for or reaching long distances; involving an extended span of time
restricting according to rules or principles
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silica     Speak
 
(17)
n.  
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sentence; phrase; distinct article, stipulation, or provision in a document
wasting away; decrease in size; reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease
revival; renewal; the revival of learning and culture
trip; usually a short journey made for pleasure
white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid
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symbolize     Speak
 
(18)
v.  
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hold fast or adhere to something; stick together and resist separation; remain emotionally
twist; squeeze; compress, especially to extract liquid
represent; signify; stand for
blend; fuse; merge
threaten; jeopardize; do something that may damage it or destroy it
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time-consuming     Speak
 
(19)
a. or ad.  
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unfriendly; showing the disposition of an enemy
very surprising or shocking
something which takes a long time to do
tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees
unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons
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vigilance     Speak
 
(20)
n.  
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the craft of making earthenware; ceramic ware made from clay
watchfulness; wakefulness; a process of paying close and continuous attention
someone who bears the blame for others
the underwater mountain rising above the ocean floor
someone who drives a herd
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