Hard TOEFL Words - Group 13

ad. as the alternative to or in contrast with; used to link two or more opposing or contrasting elements

n. animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column

n. craft, especially one larger than a rowboat, designed to navigate on water

n. capable of normal growth and development

a. active; energetic; lively

n. act of vibrating; a shaky motion

n. conqueror; winner

n. a cassette for videotape

a. attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety; wakeful

n. active strength of body or mind; imaginative lively style, especially style of writing; exertion of force

n. effectiveness, efficiency, or validity

v. make vicious and defamatory statements about; attempt to degrade by slander; defame

a. spread by word of mouth, with minimal intervention in order to create buzz and interest; caused by a virus

ad. almost completely; practically; essentially

a. Instinctive; having to do with the response of the body as opposed to the intellect

n. degree of exposure to public notice

a. being often in public eye; obvious to the eye

n. ability to see; sight; vivid mental image

a. bright; lively; graphic; having striking color

n. career; profession