Hard TOEFL Words - Group 9

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a. deeply, often dreamily thoughtful; engaged in serious thought or reflection; contemplative

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a. capable of convincing; having the power to induce action or belief

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n. any distinct time period in a sequence of events; stage

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n. body of highest truth; investigation of nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning

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n. public square in an Italian town; roofed and arcaded passageway

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n. column; post

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ad. clearly; expressly

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n. covering of feathers on bird; feathers used ornamentally; elaborate dress

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n. a long rod; one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions

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n. person or organization that causes pollution of the environment; someone who makes unfit for or harmful to living things