TOEFL Vocabulary II

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.

v. to divide among people or to give out

syn. dispense

Many publishers distribute theis newspapers directly to homes in their area

The distribution of seeds is very quick with this ne machine.

adj. attractive or interesting

syn. alluring

Working abroad is appealing to many people.

Whrough his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters.

v. to promote, help, or support

syn. stimulate

The government cut taxes in order to encourage spending.

The professor gave each student the encouragement that was needed to learn the material.

adj. full of life, action, or power

syn. vigurous

Sam hasn't been as energetic as he usually is.

There's a lot of energy in these batteries.

v. to make pure; to improve

syn. pervect (verb)

Factories must refine oil before it can be used as fuel.

A squirt of lime juice is the perfect refinement to cola.

v. to hit one object against another with violent force; to be in opposition

syn. crash

The collision caused major damage to both cars.

Moon craters were caused when large asteroids collided with the moon.

He was advantageously born into a rich family.

n. something that may help one to be successful or to gain something

syn. benefit

Is there any advantage in arriving early?

He was advantageously born into a rich family.