TOEFL Vocabulary II
Barrons Essential Words for the TOEFL - Lesson 2
Barrons Essential Words for the TOEFL - Lesson 2
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agile
adj. able to move in a quick and easy way
syn. nimble
Deer are very agile animals.
She moved agilely across the stage.
worthwhile
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.
albeit
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.
myth
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.
celebrated
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.
frail
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.
advent
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.
contemporary
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.
distribute
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.
appealing
adj. attractive or interesting
syn. alluring
Working abroad is appealing to many people.
Whrough his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters.
encourage
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.
energetic
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.
refine
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.
collide
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.
advantage
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.
