Hard TOEFL Words - Group 1

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n. a reformer who favors abolishing slavery


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n. a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; reeds that are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player


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n. narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event


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v. cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to


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n. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity;


Spelling Word: adolescent
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n. cause or condition of pain, suffering, or distress


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v. be broadcast on television or radio


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a. lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or woody plants


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n. attack; onslaught


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n. a group of persons together in one place


Spelling Word: assemblage