Hard TOEFL Words - Group 2

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n. small, often round piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing or threading

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v. contradict; give a false impression

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n. any of several large shaggy-manned humped bovid having large heads and short horns

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v. become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

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n. boom; rich mine, vein, or pocket of ore; sudden opportunity to make money

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v. raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below; increase; raise

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n. creek; stream

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v. overturn or cause to overturn; turn over or upset

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a. benevolent; kind; humane

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n. a professional cook