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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:
alteration   Pronounce
n. a passage from one form or state to another; change
Both sides can make a pretty plausible argument that the alteration is what they want it to be.
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aluminum   Pronounce
n. silvery ductile metallic element
Services include mold aluminum casting, heat treating, machining.
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ambivalence   Pronounce
n. state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate
Torn between loving her parents one minute and hating them the next, she was confused by her feelings' ambivalence.
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analogy   Pronounce
n. the similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
This analogy is almost always noted without further comment, although it may be taken further.
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anecdote   Pronounce
n. a short account of the amusing or interesting event; short narrative; a secret story of history or biography
Of all the millions who are moved by this historic occasion, my anecdote is and would be far less remarkable while I am amongst these.
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angular   Pronounce
a. sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner
Mr. Spock's features, though angular, were curiously attractive in a Vulcan way.
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6   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
absence  Speak
Exercise
result; relation of a result to its cause; logical conclusion or inference
Exercise
state of being absent; state of being away
Exercise
support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
Exercise
utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors
actual  Speak
Exercise
time sequence; an arrangement of events in time
Exercise
sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner
Exercise
suitable; modest.; honorable; meeting accepted standards
Exercise
true; real; being, existing, or acting at the present moment; current
assumption  Speak
Exercise
true; real; being, existing, or acting at the present moment; current
Exercise
something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
Exercise
support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
Exercise
surround with armed forces; harass with requests
aurora  Speak
Exercise
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly
Exercise
support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
Exercise
suitable; modest.; honorable; meeting accepted standards
Exercise
a natural appearance of coloured light in the sky, that is usually seen nearest the Arctic or Antarctic
beat  Speak
Exercise
unbalanced; uneven;  having parts on either side or half that do not match
Exercise
various edible seeds; small oval or roundish seed, berry, nut, or lump
Exercise
sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner
Exercise
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly
boring  Speak
Exercise
uninteresting and tiresome; dull
Exercise
something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
Exercise
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly
Exercise
utterly; not viewed in relation to other things or factors
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7   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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v. travel with; be associated with


Spelling Word: accompany
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v. permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to


Spelling Word: admit
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a. too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged


Spelling Word: antiquated
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v. speak clearly and distinctly; utter a speech sound; be jointed; make clear or effective


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


Spelling Word: autonomous
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n. a counter where you can obtain food or drink; cafe; strip; stick


Spelling Word: bar
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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: