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TOEFL Vocabulary: Level 5
apron     Speak
 
(1)
n.  
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combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things together
an article of dress, of cloth or other stuff, worn on the forepart of the body, to keep the clothes clean
a motor vehicle with large back wheels and thick tires, used on farms for pulling machinery
the document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; document issued to a person completing a course
lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters
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ascetic     Speak
 
(2)
a. or ad.  
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poor; experiencing want or need; impoverished
easily irritated or annoyed; unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered
improperly forward or bold; rude
high, tall, having great height; idealistic, implying over-optimism
leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
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climax     Speak
 
(3)
n.  
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something that has a noticeable and positive effect on something you are trying to achieve
extreme and lofty contempt; haughty disregard; expression of mockery, derision, contempt, or disdain
release of property or person in return for the payment of a demanded price; price paid for such release
upward movement; steady increase; the highest point; the greatest degree
covering or garment for the head or the head and shoulders, often attached to the body garment
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confound     Speak
 
(4)
v.  
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expel or eject from the mouth; rain gently
cheer from distress or depression; alleviate grief and raise spirits of; relieve; comfort
cause to become confused or perplexed; fail to distinguish; mix up
hint; suggest; introduce by subtle and artful means
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence
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elderly     Speak
 
(5)
a. or ad.  
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exhibiting disordered of mind; deranged in mind; very foolish
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; binding; rigid
somewhat old; advanced beyond middle age
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning, especially formal rules and trivial points
silent or reserved in speech; saying little; not inclined to speak or converse
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emerald     Speak
 
(6)
a. or ad.  
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scarcely sufficient; less than is wanted for the purpose; not enough
useless; having no useful result; vain
overpowering in effect or strength; very great or intense; extreme
of precious stone of rich green color; of a rich green color
having no adverse effect; harmless
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forlorn     Speak
 
(7)
a. or ad.  
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pertaining to land or its cultivation; relating to agricultural or rural matters
still in existence;  not destroyed, lost, or extinct
lacking judgment, sense, or reason; unsuited; inappropriate; foolish
rough and stormy; loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline
sad and lonely; wretched; abandoned or  left behind
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hairy     Speak
 
(8)
a. or ad.  
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belonging or relating to the body; bodily; noncommissioned officer, next below a sergeant
bearing or covered with hair; made of or resembling a hair; rough with hair
having a limit; limited in quantity, degree, or capacity; bounded
of a speech given in farewell, especially one delivered by an outstanding member of graduating class
arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
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indigenous     Speak
 
(9)
a. or ad.  
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skillful in the use of the hands; having mental skill
native; originating where it is found
generous in providing aid to others; charitable
wordy; using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words
small in quantity; being of delicate or slender build
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inveterate     Speak
 
(10)
a. or ad.  
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deep-rooted; firmly and long-established; habitual
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
not due; not yet owing; not just, proper, or legal; excessive
equivalent in effect or value
high, tall, having great height; idealistic, implying over-optimism
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malicious     Speak
 
(11)
a. or ad.  
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secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
deliberately harmful; spiteful; proceeding from extreme hatred
dried out by heat; toasted or roasted slightly
of lowly origin; not noble in quality, character, or purpose; unworthy
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orator     Speak
 
(12)
n.  
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short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; maxim
ghostly figure; sudden or unusual sight; appearance; state of being visible
song to quiet babes or lull them to sleep
skilled public speaker; a person who pronounces discourse publicly on some special occasion, as pleader or lawyer
a branch that flows into the mainstream; tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
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poky     Speak
 
(13)
a. or ad.  
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related to the topic being discussed or considered; appropriate or fitting; relevant
unpleasantly small and uncomfortable; cramped
bare; empty, simple, or obvious, especially without decoration or anything that is not necessary
seizing; embracing; catching; exceedingly eager for material gain; avaricious
shining; very bright; magnificent; brilliant
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renown     Speak
 
(14)
n.  
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outward appearance or aspect; mode of dress; false appearance
loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
fame; quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
mental calmness; calm or tranquil state of mind
small low bed for an infant, often furnished with rockers;  infancy, or very early life
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rummage     Speak
 
(15)
v.  
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make an energetic, usually hasty search
do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront
hinder or prevent of ; frustrate
move about without a definite destination or purpose; range about; stroll; go away; depart
avoid; refuse to use or participate in; stand aloof from
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shun     Speak
 
(16)
v.  
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wind around; connect with something; include necessarily; engage thoroughly
avoid deliberately; keep away from
burn superficially;  parch, or shrivel, the surface of, by heat; affect painfully with heat; burn
grieve or protest loudly and bitterly; express sorrow by a mournful vocal sound; moan; cry
call, bid, or cite; notify to come to appear; call upon to surrender
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stunt     Speak
 
(17)
n.  
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external clothing; vesture; garments; dress; a small ornamental piece
difficult or unusual or dangerous feat usually done to gain attention
breaking of union; decomposition into fragments or parts; extinction of life; decay
song to quiet babes or lull them to sleep
the calmness of mind; quietness; stillness; peace
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tentacle     Speak
 
(18)
n.  
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backbone; vertebrate; thorn; a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
foul matter; anything that soils or defiles; dirt; corruption; pollution
a long, thin arm of some sea animals, such as the octopus and jellyfish
quality or state of being vain; emptiness; feelings of excessive pride; conceit
privilege; unquestionable right; exclusive power to command
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theatrical     Speak
 
(19)
a. or ad.  
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without definite purpose, plan, or aim; having no specific pattern
of or pertaining to the theater, or scenic representations; resembling manner of dramatic performers
various in kind or quality; many in number; numerous; multiplied; complicated
lazy; slow to heal, grow, or develop; inactive
not essential;  coming from outside
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ward     Speak
 
(20)
n.  
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remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all
guard; defender; protector; state under guard; division of a county; division of a hospital
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
a job involving confinement; an exercise device on which a person can walk or jog without changing place
act of withdrawing lips and showing teeth; a broad smile
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