Essential Words for the TOEFL 7th : LESSON 8

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LESSON 8

Accelerate

Definition

to go faster

Synonym

hasten

Example

The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated.

The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult.

Crush

Definition

to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object

Synonym

grind

Example

The machine crushes corn to produce cornmeal.

Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president's program

Cultivate

Definition

to plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship

Synonym

grow

Example

The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working relationship with each other

The cultivation of diverse crops in pre-Columbian America is well documented.

Derive

Definition

to come from or find something from its starting point

Synonym

obtain

Example

The English word "decadent" is derived from the Latin word "decadere."

He derives great joy from growing vegetables in his backyard.

Dictate

Definition

to state demands with the power to enforce

Synonym

impose

Example

The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management

His boss resembled a dictator.

Distinguish

Definition

to hear, see, or recognize differences

Synonym

discriminate

Example

Some people cannot distinguish colors well.

Anteaters are distinguished by their long noses.

Docile

Definition

easy to control or train

Synonym

manageable

Example

The moose is typically a veiy docile animal.

Many rebellious young people see docility as a weakness.

Engender

Definition

to cause something new to exist; to create

Synonym

produce

Example

The politician's charisma engendered enthusiasm.

Economic conditions in the 1950s engendered an era of industrial growth.

Engross

Definition

to become completely occupied or involved in an activity

Synonym

engage

Example

The teacher's lecture engrossed the entire class.

0. Henry's short stories engross readers all the way to their surprise endings

Flaw

Definition

a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect

Synonym

defect

Example

There is aflaw in his theory.

They noticed that the contract was flawed.

Harvest

Definition

the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered

Synonym

gather

Example

The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year.

They were able to harvest the crop before the rain.

Mammoth

Definition

very large

Synonym

enormous

Example

The successful entrepreneur is now known as a marrunoth in the computer world

The physics teacher required the students to purchase a marrunoth textbook.

Mirror

Definition

to show, as in a mirror

Synonym

reflect

Example

The results of the study mirror public opinion.

The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people

Negotiate

Definition

to find a middle ground, come to an agreement

Synonym

bargain

Example

He negotiated with his teacher for an extension on the project.

The negotiations brought about an end to the conflict.

Obtain

Definition

to gain or secure something

Synonym

gain

Example

The university obtained a new particle accelerator.

The painting by Whistler was not obtainable.

Particle

Definition

a very small piece of something

Synonym

fragment

Example

Particles of dust can destroy electronic instruments.

Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the origin of life

Transport

Definition

to move from one place to another

Synonym

carry

Example

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LESSON 8

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to go faster

hasten

The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated.

The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult.

to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object

grind

The machine crushes corn to produce cornmeal.

Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president's program

to plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship

grow

The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working relationship with each other

The cultivation of diverse crops in pre-Columbian America is well documented.

to come from or find something from its starting point

obtain

The English word "decadent" is derived from the Latin word "decadere."

He derives great joy from growing vegetables in his backyard.

to state demands with the power to enforce

impose

The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management

His boss resembled a dictator.

to hear, see, or recognize differences

discriminate

Some people cannot distinguish colors well.

Anteaters are distinguished by their long noses.

easy to control or train

manageable

The moose is typically a veiy docile animal.

Many rebellious young people see docility as a weakness.

to cause something new to exist; to create

produce

The politician's charisma engendered enthusiasm.

Economic conditions in the 1950s engendered an era of industrial growth.

to become completely occupied or involved in an activity

engage

The teacher's lecture engrossed the entire class.

0. Henry's short stories engross readers all the way to their surprise endings

a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect

defect

There is aflaw in his theory.

They noticed that the contract was flawed.

the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered

gather

The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year.

They were able to harvest the crop before the rain.

very large

enormous

The successful entrepreneur is now known as a marrunoth in the computer world

The physics teacher required the students to purchase a marrunoth textbook.

to show, as in a mirror

reflect

The results of the study mirror public opinion.

The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people

to find a middle ground, come to an agreement

bargain

He negotiated with his teacher for an extension on the project.

The negotiations brought about an end to the conflict.

to gain or secure something

gain

The university obtained a new particle accelerator.

The painting by Whistler was not obtainable.

a very small piece of something

fragment

Particles of dust can destroy electronic instruments.

Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the origin of life

to move from one place to another

carry

Flying is not always the fastest way to transport passengers to their destination

The transportation expenses of products increase the final cost of the item.