Essential Words for the TOEFL 7th : LESSON 15

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LESSON 15

Adept

Definition

able to do something well, being talented

Synonym

skilled

Example

He is adept at calming noisy children.

The investigators were adept at their jobs.

Adhere

Definition

to stick to or follow precisely

Synonym

comply

Example

Travelers must ad.here to the laws of the country they are visiting.

The referee's excessively strict adherence to the rules upset the players.

Foster

Definition

to promote growth or development

Synonym

stimulate

Example

The industrial revolutionfostered the rise of the middle class.

Parents usuallyfoster the development of good habits in their children.

Halt

Definition

to stop or discontinue

Synonym

stop

Example

Bus seIVice to the city was halted due to poor road conditions.

The supeIVisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees.

Handle

Definition

to deal with or control

Synonym

manage

Example

They handled themselves very well given the circumstances.

The president's handling of the crisis was widely applauded.

Harbor

Definition

to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion, usually bad

Synonym

shelter

Example

He harbors ill feelings for her.

They harbored the political refugee in their home.

Harmful

Definition

something that causes pain or damage

Synonym

unhealthy

Example

Excessive radiation is harmful to the body.

Bleach harms certain fabrics.

Insignificant

Definition

not important; of little value

Synonym

meaningless

Example

The amount of rainfall this summer has been insignificant.

The insignificance of his comment became apparent with the passing of time.

Mysterious

Definition

not easily understood or figured out

Synonym

baflling

Example

He had a mysterious effect on everyone who heard him speak.

The man's disappearance was a mystery.

Perilous

Definition

threatening or risky; harmful

Synonym

dangerous

Example

It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.

There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing.

Promote

Definition

to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade

Synonym

boost

Example

Many nations promote tourism to lure foreign currency.

The customers responded favorably to the half-price promotion.

Redundant

Definition

being excessive; showing unnecessary repetition

Synonym

repetitious

Example

Students who ask teachers to "repeat that again.. are being redwid.ant because "repeat" means "again."

Lush, redundant vegetation is common in tropical climates.

Reject

Definition

to refuse

Synonym

refuse

Example

The insurance company rejected the claim.

The rejection of his work was difficult for him to understand.

Substantial

Definition

important; strongly made; of value

Synonym

significant

Example

The discovery of a vaccine for smallpox was a substantial medical achievement

This substantive article will change your opinion of rock music.

Trait

Definition

specific qualities that distinguish one from another

Synonym

characteristic

Example

Her sense of humor and cheerful personality are some of her most impressive traits.

Alma's blonde hair is a trait inherited from her father.

Underscore

Definition

to make evident or emphasize

Synonym

highlight

Example

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LESSON 15

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able to do something well, being talented

skilled

He is adept at calming noisy children.

The investigators were adept at their jobs.

to stick to or follow precisely

comply

Travelers must ad.here to the laws of the country they are visiting.

The referee's excessively strict adherence to the rules upset the players.

to promote growth or development

stimulate

The industrial revolutionfostered the rise of the middle class.

Parents usuallyfoster the development of good habits in their children.

to stop or discontinue

stop

Bus seIVice to the city was halted due to poor road conditions.

The supeIVisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees.

to deal with or control

manage

They handled themselves very well given the circumstances.

The president's handling of the crisis was widely applauded.

to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion, usually bad

shelter

He harbors ill feelings for her.

They harbored the political refugee in their home.

something that causes pain or damage

unhealthy

Excessive radiation is harmful to the body.

Bleach harms certain fabrics.

not important; of little value

meaningless

The amount of rainfall this summer has been insignificant.

The insignificance of his comment became apparent with the passing of time.

not easily understood or figured out

baflling

He had a mysterious effect on everyone who heard him speak.

The man's disappearance was a mystery.

threatening or risky; harmful

dangerous

It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.

There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing.

to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade

boost

Many nations promote tourism to lure foreign currency.

The customers responded favorably to the half-price promotion.

being excessive; showing unnecessary repetition

repetitious

Students who ask teachers to "repeat that again.. are being redwid.ant because "repeat" means "again."

Lush, redundant vegetation is common in tropical climates.

to refuse

refuse

The insurance company rejected the claim.

The rejection of his work was difficult for him to understand.

important; strongly made; of value

significant

The discovery of a vaccine for smallpox was a substantial medical achievement

This substantive article will change your opinion of rock music.

specific qualities that distinguish one from another

characteristic

Her sense of humor and cheerful personality are some of her most impressive traits.

Alma's blonde hair is a trait inherited from her father.

to make evident or emphasize

highlight

The high quality of the student's science fair project Wlderscored her talent in biology.

The conclusion of the report should widerscore its main ideas.