Hard TOEFL Words - Group 1

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v. border upon; adjoin; touch or end at one end or side; lie adjacent


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n. abbreviation


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a. adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near


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n. accepting with approval; favorable reception


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v. combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate


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v. append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit


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a. of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections


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v. beg pardon


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n. close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance


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n. stock or supply, usually of weapons


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