Hard TOEFL Words - Group 1

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ad. by surprise; behind; in the rear


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v. assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


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n. achievement; fulfillment


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v. consent or comply passively or without protest; assent


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n. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail


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n. detailed analysis; branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals


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v. bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve


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n. instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink


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v. approach; come near


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a. climbing; rising


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