TOEFL Vocabulary II

adj. able to move in a quick and easy way

syn. nimble

Deer are very agile animals.

She moved agilely across the stage.

adj. value in doing something

syn. rewarding

It was worthwhile waiting ten hours in line for the tickets.

It's worthwhile to prepare for the TOEFL.

conj. in spite of the facts, regardless of the fact

syn. although

His trip was succesful, albeit tiring.

Albeit difficult at times, speaking another language is rewarding.

n. an invented story or idea

syn. legend

Throughout history myths were created in an attempt to explain many common natural occurrences.

Mythology is the studie of legends and fables.

adj. acclaimed; well-known and popular

syn. renowned

The celebrated pianist will be giving a concert this weekend.

San Francisco is celebrated for its multicultural makeup.

adj. weak in health or in body

syn. fragile

The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground.

One of the frailties of human being is laziness.

n. coming or appearance of something

syn. arrival

With the advent of computers, many tasks have been made easier.

The newspaper announced the advent of the concert season.

adj. modern, up-to-date, or (n.) a person living at the same time as another person

syn. current

Contemporary architecture makes very good use of space.

Cervants was a contemporary of Shakespeare.