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signify   ContextMore...   Speak
v. be an indication of
gratitude   ContextMore...   Speak
n. the quality of being thankful
embrace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
escape into   Context   Speak
v. get some free status by breaking from confinement or control
cope with   Context   Speak
v. deal effectively with something difficult
relentless   ContextMore...   Speak
a. oppressively constant; incessant
complication   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one
revival   ContextMore...   Speak
n. a new production of an old play or similar work
embrace   ContextMore...   Speak
v. hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
iconic   ContextMore...   Speak
a. regarded as a representative symbol
 5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List
1   Overview:
This TOEFL vocabulary list has 5000 words. It shows definitions and sample sentences for each word. Meanwhile, it offers word status management to help to study and review its words. Besides, each word has matching and spelling interactive online exercises and printable flashcards, and the PDF TOEFL word list.

5000 TOEFL vocabulary list is available for VIP accounts to access the full content. Free users may evaluate its content and feature by the 1st group.

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What we provide here isn't only a word list; it is integrated with modern information technology to let you learn and review TOEFL words more efficiently. For most test-takers, the proven TOEFL vocabulary can cover all test sections' requirements, from listening to reading.

We divide the words into 4 levels; each level consists of 4 groups. If you are interested in the words of all groups (1-16) of this 5000 TOEFL word list, watch them here.



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Words of Group 1: (Part of words, select list to view all.)
abbreviation
abnormal
abort
abrasive
absence
absolutely
abstract
accidental
accompany
accomplished
accounting
acid
acidic
actual
acupuncture
adequate
adhere
adhesive
adjunct
admit
adventure
adventurous
adversity
advocate
aerodynamics
affected
affective
aggravate
aggregation
ailment
aircraft
alert
alike
allegation
alliteration
alone
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5   Demonstrate word list style:
demobilize   Pronounce
v. retire from military service
A group of boys who were among about 250 child soldiers will demobilize in the village.
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denote   Pronounce
v. indicate; signify directly; refer to specifically
The word 'sex' is simply that—a word to denote whether a person is male or female.
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density   Pronounce
n. thickness; the quantity of something per unit measure, especially per unit length, area, or volume
They know the population, housing density, types of construction, and the extent of insurance cover.
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dependable   Pronounce
a. reliable; worthy of being depended on; trustworthy
Your dependable dog team will glide along the forested trails and frozen lakes in this winter wonderland north of Whitehorse.
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dependent   Pronounce
a. relying on or requiring the aid of another for support
Some U.S. officials believe Pakistan wants the U.S. to remain dependent on the ISI for that intelligence.
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deposit   Pronounce
n. money given as a guarantee or security
In the meantime, she could keep the $400,000 in a secure investment such as a term deposit or money market fund.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
acidic  Speak
Exercise
one that is not yet fully developed; sprout
Exercise
reproduction by parents of different races
Exercise
tasting sour like acid; being or containing an acid
Exercise
secret code; an Arabic numeral or figure; a number
biologist  Speak
Exercise
permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
Exercise
a scientist who studies living organisms
Exercise
having many small waves; rough with small waves
Exercise
willingness to carry out the wishes of others; great respect
bolster  Speak
Exercise
support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion
Exercise
a sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
Exercise
suffering from excessive loss of water
Exercise
show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
boulder  Speak
Exercise
a rounded rock lying on the surface of ground or embedded in soil
Exercise
status of a citizen with rights and duties
Exercise
smash; collision; falling down or in pieces with a loud noise of breaking parts
Exercise
storage place for military equipment; a stock of weapons
briny  Speak
Exercise
desire to know or learn
Exercise
salty; any huge body of saltwater
Exercise
a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
Exercise
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly
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7   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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a. unusual; not typical; not normal


Spelling Word: abnormal
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a. true; real; being, existing, or acting at the present moment; current


Spelling Word: actual
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n. wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment


Spelling Word: amazement
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v. suppose; presume; take on; bear


Spelling Word: assume
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a. self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent


Spelling Word: autonomous
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a. reluctant; disinclined; turned away or backward; unwilling


Spelling Word: averse
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8   Words PDF List and Cards:
TOEFL Vocabulary PDF List
Some students like using PDF lists to learn and review words. We do offer a handy feature to make a PDF word list of each group. Below are demos of Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' word list from the website; the details are in:

TOEFL Vocabulary Cards
Flashcards are useful tools for some students to study new words. We offer two buttons to make one-side and two-side cards for each group. Below are one-side cards for Level 1's first group, including 9 non-English explanations.If you have a VIP account, you can print all groups' cards, either one-side or two-side, from the website; the details are in: