Hard TOEFL Words - Group 1

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ad. by surprise; behind; in the rear


Spelling Word: aback
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n. approach; entry; entrance


Spelling Word: access
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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


Spelling Word: accordion
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n. clay; brick ;sun-dried brick; structure built with this type of brick


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


Spelling Word: affliction
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n. anxiety; extreme emotional disturbance


Spelling Word: agitation
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a. apart; remote in manner; distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote


Spelling Word: aloof
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n. elevated place or structure before which religious ceremonies may be enacted or upon which sacrifices may be offered


Spelling Word: altar
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v. change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors


Spelling Word: amend
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v. adjust or calculate so as to reflect a rate that is based on a full year


Spelling Word: annualize