Hard TOEFL Words - Group 8

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methane  Speak Example sentences
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an odorless, colorless, flammable gas, CH4, the major constituent of natural gas
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proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern
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one that intensely affects the mind or emotions
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decorative; any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
microorganism  Speak Example sentences
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bacteria; any organism of microscopic size
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a source of materials to nourish the body
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deceive; misguide
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person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth
minimalist  Speak Example sentences
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make extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
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act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do; something omitted or neglected
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an odorless, colorless, flammable gas, CH4, the major constituent of natural gas
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advocating minimal reforms
mislead  Speak Example sentences
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an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco
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bacteria; any organism of microscopic size
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subway system; underground railway; metropolitan area
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deceive; misguide
monster  Speak Example sentences
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any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
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curiously; bizarrely; unusually
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beast; ugly creature; someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
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altogether; entirely; without reservation or exception
mutual  Speak Example sentences
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agitated; anxious
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acceptable; sufficiently agreeable in flavor to be eaten
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common to or shared by two or more parties; shared
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at some distance from the shore
nonprofessional  Speak Example sentences
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amateur; not professional
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beginning; start; origin; time at which something is supposed to begin
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available; capable of being obtained
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agitated; anxious
nourishment  Speak Example sentences
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covered or obscured, as with clouds or mist; gloomy; melancholy
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a source of materials to nourish the body
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person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth
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act of choosing; power or freedom to choose
obtainable  Speak Example sentences
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available; capable of being obtained
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destroy completely; do away with completely so as to leave no trace
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common to or shared by two or more parties; shared
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relating to administrative and executive duties and functions of government; related to a religious minister or ministry
oddly  Speak Example sentences
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agitated; anxious
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person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth
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a spectator; someone looks on or watches, without becoming involved or participating
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curiously; bizarrely; unusually