Essential Words for the TOEFL 7th : LESSON 10

Distinct

Definition

clearly noticed; different

Synonym

defnite

Example

There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.

The two theories are distinctly different from each other.

Dominant

Definition

primary or principal; having or exercising control over something

Synonym

major

Example

The dominant life forms of the Paleozoic era lived in the water.

The skyscraper dominated the skyline.

Dormant

Definition

not growing or producing; asleep

Synonym

inactive

Example

The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month

The seniors live in the new dormitory.

Drab

Definition

lacking color; uninteresting, boring

Synonym

colorless

Example

The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.

Their clothing was quite drab.

Dramatic

Definition

something that captures the imagination; exciting

Synonym

emotional

Example

The dramatic fmish to the game left us speechless.

The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline

Eclectic

Definition

to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places

Synonym

diverse

Example

He has an eclectic taste in music, from hard rock to classical.

The eclectic group of students came from fifteen different countries.

Elaborate

Definition

something with a large number of parts; full of details

Synonym

complex

Example

An elaborate head dress indicated rank within the Aztec community.

His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.

Exceptional

Definition

unusual in a positive way

Synonym

phenomenal

Example

The orchestra's performance was exceptional.

The North Star is exceptionally bright.

Genuine

Definition

honest or true; real

Synonym

authentic

Example

She was genuinely concerned about world hunger

This is a genuine artifact from the American Civil War.

Hazardous

Definition

very risky, unsafe

Synonym

dangerous

Example

Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.

There are many hazards involved with starting a business.

Minuscule

Definition

of little consequence; very small

Synonym

tiny

Example

The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation

Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.

Prime

Definition

to make ready; first in importance or in time

Synonym

prepare

Example

The directors primed the actors before the performance.

Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.

Rudimentary

Definition

simple; not complex

Synonym

basic

Example

He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.

The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.

Skeptical

Definition

to question the trnthfulness of information presented as fact; to not trnst

Synonym

unconvinced

Example

The professor was skeptical about the theories of climate change.

To answer his skeptics, the scientist presented proof of his conclusions at the conference

Stoic

Definition

showing no emotion; appearing disinterested

Synonym

indifferent

Example

His stoic reaction to the event surprised his friends

His stoicism was unusual, since he is normally an emotional boy.

Superficial

Definition

simple; not deep; near the surface

Synonym

shallow

Example

The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficiaL

You should not try to answer the question superficially.

Vigorous

Definition

powerful. full of action

Synonym

strong

Example

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Vocab

LESSON 10

Distinct

clearly noticed; different

defnite

There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.

The two theories are distinctly different from each other.

Dominant

primary or principal; having or exercising control over something

major

The dominant life forms of the Paleozoic era lived in the water.

The skyscraper dominated the skyline.

Dormant

not growing or producing; asleep

inactive

The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month

The seniors live in the new dormitory.

Drab

lacking color; uninteresting, boring

colorless

The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.

Their clothing was quite drab.

Dramatic

something that captures the imagination; exciting

emotional

The dramatic fmish to the game left us speechless.

The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline

Eclectic

to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places

diverse

He has an eclectic taste in music, from hard rock to classical.

The eclectic group of students came from fifteen different countries.

Elaborate

something with a large number of parts; full of details

complex

An elaborate head dress indicated rank within the Aztec community.

His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.

Exceptional

unusual in a positive way

phenomenal

The orchestra's performance was exceptional.

The North Star is exceptionally bright.

Genuine

honest or true; real

authentic

She was genuinely concerned about world hunger

This is a genuine artifact from the American Civil War.

Hazardous

very risky, unsafe

dangerous

Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.

There are many hazards involved with starting a business.

Minuscule

of little consequence; very small

tiny

The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation

Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.

Prime

to make ready; first in importance or in time

prepare

The directors primed the actors before the performance.

Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.

Rudimentary

simple; not complex

basic

He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.

The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.

Skeptical

to question the trnthfulness of information presented as fact; to not trnst

unconvinced

The professor was skeptical about the theories of climate change.

To answer his skeptics, the scientist presented proof of his conclusions at the conference

Stoic

showing no emotion; appearing disinterested

indifferent