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TOEFL Vocabulary: Level 4
absorb     Speak
 
(1)
v.  
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captivate; cause to be interested or curious; plot for something: scheme for
detect; perceive, recognize, or understand something that is not clear
bite or chew on with the teeth
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
condemn; rebuke; find fault with; censure
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applicant     Speak
 
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n.  
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candidate; a person who formally requests something, especially a job
any distinct time period in a sequence of events; stage
a pack of 52 cards; any of various floor-like platforms built into a vessel
a spectator who can describe what happened
cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress
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blame     Speak
 
(3)
v.  
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condemn; rebuke; find fault with; censure
bustle; cause to move furtively and hurriedly
darken; exceed in importance; outweigh
blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
convey commercially as cargo; load with goods to be transported
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chivalry     Speak
 
(4)
n.  
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a person to whom a debtor owes money
cultivation of plants
advocating minimal reforms
arched brick or stone ceiling or roof; burial chamber usually underground
courtesy towards women
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cone     Speak
 
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n.  
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a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point
an area with little or no vegetation; forsake; abandon
a whip used to inflict punishment
any epidemic disease with a high death rate
branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies
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daisy     Speak
 
(6)
n.  
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any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
an ancestor; forebear; a member of the past generations of one's family or people
written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
the association organized to promote art or science, or education
an animal that lives by preying on other animals; a person who robs or exploits others
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dent     Speak
 
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n.  
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dependence; certainty based on experience
cavity; a depression scratched or carved into a surface
composition of any particular subject, usually shorter than a formal paper
a particle that is electrically charged positive or negative
a group of persons together in one place
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enzyme     Speak
 
(8)
n.  
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any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in biochemical reactions
act of assisting or making easier the progress or improvement of something
chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; guardian
compatibility in opinion and action; an agreeable sound property
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excavation     Speak
 
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n.  
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brochure; leaflet; a small book usually having a paper cover
act of fleeing from danger, of evading harm, or of avoiding notice; deliverance from injury or any evil
a group of people or organizations that have agreed to work together
the act of digging a hole or channel in the ground
enjoying yourself when you are not working; entertainment
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handicraft     Speak
 
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n.  
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clergymen collectively; the body of people ordained for religious service
class, society, or collection of individuals called by the same name; specifically, a religious sect
a work produced by hand labor
book of literary selections by various authors
a system of limiting the amount of something that each person is allowed to have
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hue     Speak
 
(11)
n.  
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a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
cause to penetrate with a circular motion; fastener with shank and slotted head
a hand tool for driving screws
a superfluous ornament; elaboration by the use of decorative detail
color; appearance; particular gradation of color
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informal     Speak
 
(12)
a. or ad.  
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a little; a bit; in a small amount or degree
absence of ceremony; casual
accidental; by chance; coming or occurring without any cause
burning; radiant; bright; keenly excited; resembling flame in brilliance or color
brightly; very well, in a way that shows great intelligence or skill or great success
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minimalist     Speak
 
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n.  
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any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms
advocating minimal reforms
a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
call for; salute; greet; praise vociferously
a violent attack; an onslaught
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negative     Speak
 
(14)
a. or ad.  
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completely lacking; barren or empty
concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms
adverse; involving disadvantage or harm; pessimistic
being or happening first in a sequence of time; original; primary; fundamental
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
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petroleum     Speak
 
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n.  
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decision; the ability to form valuable opinions and make good decisions
dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
amount paid or collected as rent; the act of renting
direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry
choice; variety; collection
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pose     Speak
 
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n.  
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bodily attitude or position, especially one assumed for an artist or a photographer
act of controlling or directing according to rule; prescribed by or according to rule
act of removing a load or burden; the act of shooting or firing a projectile or weapon; emission
color; appearance; particular gradation of color
a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution
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purple     Speak
 
(17)
n.  
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a slight amount or degree of difference; shadow; protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
ability to foresee future happenings
an arrangement in a particular order; union
chromatic color between red and blue; belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
covering of feathers on the bird; feathers used ornamentally; elaborate dress
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reschedule     Speak
 
(18)
v.  
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cause to be admitted; make something become a permanent or respected part of an organization
detect; find out; discover
breed; emerge from the egg
border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent
assign a new time and place for an event
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sovereignty     Speak
 
(19)
n.  
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central or vital part; most material and central part; grain or seed as of corn
the power of a country to control its own government
arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services; money available for a client to borrow
the sudden or violent start of something unwelcome; eruption; explosion
additional proof that something that was believed
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thoughtful     Speak
 
(20)
a. or ad.  
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being without boundaries or limits; infinite; vast
very noticeable or certain; distinct; strongly marked
considerate; having intellectual depth; giving close attention
diligent; responsible; reliable
delightful; delicious; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
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