Page 3 - FREQUENCY #1 VOCABULARY

Five Stages in Using This Book

Thinking of synonyms in the Instant Check-up A
To begin with, become accustomed to thinking of all the www.linguastudy.com Fre q uenc y No. 1 50 Words 0020 hypothesis adj. hypothetical v. hypothesize Frequency No.1 0.13 Frequency No.
assumption, theory, premise
n.
[haip£^‰sis]
0021 innate adj. inborn, inherent, natural
[inèit] acquired adv. innately 1
Instant Check-up 1-1
authentic, legal; reasonable, justifiable
possible synonyms for each bold word in the example 0001 It’s very important to accomplish your goal within the deadline. 0022 legitimate adj. illegitimate n. legitimacy 0017 - 0033
[lid,ít‰mit]
0002 He has accumulated quite a fortune and turned out to be a millionaire. 0023 likened to compared to; relate to, correspond to
0003 You are supposed to send in an application form to the university that you are
be likened to+n. n. likeness
applying for.
0004 a He boasted himself to be very wealthy and famous. 0024 markedly adv. noticeably, clearly, obviously
sentences. Then check if these synonyms are appropriate 0005 a He warns that bird flu remains a constant threat to us. [m£;÷kidli] vt./n. mark adj. marked
b Stop making a boast of yourself in front of my face.
0025 occupation job, profession; possession, holding
b Constancy in one’s work is just as important as efficiency. n.
0006 It is crucially important that the problem is resolved quickly. [¢kj‰pèi∫Ân] v. occupy adj. occupational
0007 In the Cinderella story, the step-mother is depicted as an antagonist. 0026 overview n. summary, general understanding
according to the translation and the context in which the 0008 I am firmly determined to pass the exam this time. [óuv‰÷vjú;] a comprehensive overview
0009 Be careful not to deviate from the right path on your way back.
0010 I will not be dictated to by anyone but myself.
0027 patent n. copyright, licence adj. obvious, clear
0011 Her capability for managing the tasks has improved for a very short duration. [p®tÂnt] apply for a patent on adv. patently
0012 Watching movies without captions is one of the most efficient ways of learning English.
0013 People from the past used to believe that all things are created of four elements: 0028 predator n. carnivore, hunter
word is used. The sample sentences include both 0014 He is endowed with a great sense of humor. [prèd‰t‰÷] adj. predatory
earth, water, air, and fire.
0015 The young boy’s erratic behavior hinders the whole class. 0029 preserve vt. maintain, conserve, save n. domain
0016 The government demanded an evacuation of the citizens to protect them from the [prizÁ;÷v] destroy n. preservation
upcoming quake.
0030 principle n. rule, fundamental, theory cf. principal
academic language and colloquial expressions which can [príns‰pl] in principle in practice
0 00 1 00 16 0031 prominent adj. noticeable, conspicuous, distinguished, eminent
[pr£mìn‰nt] adv. prominently
0001 accomplish vt. realize, attain, achieve 0032 promptly adv. immediately, instantly, at once; punctually
be found in the reading, listening and writing sections of [‰k£mpli∫] fail n. accomplishment [pr£mptli] adj. prompt
0002 accumulate
[‰kjù;mj‰léit] v. build up, collect, gather 0033 prone to likely to, liable to, apt to
be prone to+v.
disperse n. accumulation
0.10 Frequency # 1 TOEFL Vocabulary
the real iBT, as well as on the newly introduced speaking
section.
Focusing on the entry word and its synonyms B
Considering that the vast majority of vocabulary questions on the iBT ask you to find the word with the closest
meaning to a highlighted word from the passage, we cannot stress the importance of learning the synonyms for
each word enough. In particular, you should focus on the synonyms that appear in bold for each entry word, as
these synonyms have appeared frequently on the real iBT.
Developing your time management skills No.1 – No.5 0.41
Cramming for the Practice Test 1 1 Finding Context in the Sentence 1
through the Cram Course? C Choose the closest word or expression in meaning. (C) (D) The highlighted word in each question is closest in meaning to _____________.
(A)
(B)
accumulate 1 Your score on this exam is important, because it will determine your grade for the
1 achieve build up assume use up whole course.
2 endow provide describe attain read out
(A) make up your mind (B) decline (C) increase (D) decide
3 grudging inborn authentic reluctant noticeable
Good time management skills are essential for success 4 5 overview retreat theory summary principle 2 Our new air conditioner we bought last month is much more efficient (D) effective than our old one.
symbolize
enjoy
evaluate
circulate
relish
(A) brand-new
(B) competent
(C) laborious
6 sustain maintain fancy activate unfasten 3 The prince can be the next king because he is the legitimate heir to the throne.
7 artisan obsession craftsman center keystone (A) authentic (B) suitable (C) sympathetic (D) elder
on the iBT reading section. That’s why you should develop 8 9 buffer ensuing absorb produce extend protect 4 Marching 100 kilometers without food or water takes a lot of endurance .
extreme
imminent
flexible
following
10 immobile proceeding incentive eventual stationary (A) equipment (B) commodity (C) durability (D) patience
11 sedentary mainly surprising inactive antecedent 5 You will get there in 15 minutes by taking the subway rather than (D) instead of
a bus.
(B) on the contrary
(A) on account of
(C) regardless of
your ability to think of the possible synonyms of a word as 12 13 vigor encounter expertise ability respect energy
blame
charge
assert
meet
14 exude give up consume contrast emit 6 Terrorists are a menace to society because they hurt innocent people.
(A) help (B) discomfort (C) threat (D) burden
15 heir core option contradiction successor
soon as you read a word in the passage. It would be best 16 17 intriguing fascinating rational feasible initial 7 When scientists visited the island, they found a minute insect crawling on a rock.
(B) 60 second
(A) tiny
(D) enormous
(C) moment
powerful
static
implied
tacit
heavy
18 wield look doubt control prompt We have to be realistic ; there’s no way we can reach that place in 30 minutes.
19 altruism selflessness attire decimation breeding 8 (A) practical (B) faithful (C) accurate (D) pessimistic
20 derive adapt ascribe originate convey
to be able to answer these 25 questions within a maximum 21 22 excavate organize abandon stick to dig out 9 The professor elaborated (B) added detail (C) insisted (D) took
on how the earth originated.
(A) expanded
spur
residue
peak
zenith
descendant
23 vital binary essential enthusiastic beneficial 10 Joanne gave a reasonable explanation to her parents of why she failed the exam.
24 mar praise spoil augment repair (A) low cost (B) logical (C) excessive (D) definite
25 range bundle aversion limit pace
of one minute.
translation: 3.50
0.40 Frequency # 1 TOEFL Vocabulary
Building your ability to grasp context D
Most vocabulary questions can be answered instantly by simply recognizing their synonyms. On a few questions
(about 15%), however, simply knowing the synonyms of a word will not be enough to answer the question. In these
cases, it will be necessary to be able to grasp the context in order to choose the correct answer choice. Thus, you
should build your ability to grasp context using these activities.
accommodation 86 admonish 157, 170, 259, 266
A accompany 38 adolescent 154, 172
abandon 31, 34, 46, 88, 93, 233 accomplice 255, 266 adopt 34, 43
abase 261 accomplish 10, 29, 49, 87 adore 135
abbreviation 173 accord 18, 43, 58, 134 adorn 165
abdication 145 52 account 41, 44, 45, 120, 124, 203 adroit adulation 113, 190, 245 256
10, 32, 40, 184, 239
Self-checking E aberration 42, 57, 61, 72, 165 262 accurate 22, 125,149, 187, 200, 213 adult adulterate 172 125
accumulate
abdominal
16, 41, 45, 47, 72
abhor
accuse
abide 48, 58, 72, 183 accustomed to 28 advance 49, 52, 86, 88,123
ability 20 acerbic 106 advantage 15, 55, 91,119, 123
abject 262 ache 141, 217 advent 114, 136
able-bodied 36, 98, 240, 265 112 achieve 10, 20, 29, 235 229 adventure 77, 93, 149 222, 229
abnormal
adverse
About 5,150 of the 10,700 words used in this book are # aboard abolish abominate 44, 49, 72, 97, 99, 226 67 acid acknowledge 54, 129, 146, 194 106, 267 adversity 67, 75, 169, 178 52
achromatic
advertise
acme
advise
aboriginal 77, 150 42, 57 acoustic 33, 228, 234 105 advocate 54, 133, 191, 225
54, 64, 69, 133,
abortion 36, 106 acquaint 170 216, 220, 246
abrade 97, 224 acquiescence 145 aesthetic 60
abreaction 191 acquire 29, 59, 63, 97 affable 107, 119, 136, 155, 249
alphabetically listed in the index of this book. You can use abridge 121, 177, 247, 267 30, 133 85 acquisition 118, 136, 151 238, 266 147, 170 affairs affect affiliate 28, 46, 152, 180 66
O
60, 118, 228
abrogate
acquit
abrupt
acrid
absence 185, 202 acrimony 198, 227 affirm 59, 92, 263
absolutely 54, 56 across 79, 82, 102 affix 95, 144
absolve 112, 136, 201 activate 15, 40, 148 affliction 66, 67, 127, 136, 178
absorb 17, 19, 23, 66,101, 153 actually 34, 108, 203 affluent 79, 207, 234
this section to check your vocabulary ability as your final abstain 179, 202, 253 115, 192 79, 97 acumen 123, 136 242, 249 252 afford afraid afterwards 184, 220 216 21
acupuncture
abstemious
acute
abstinent
abstract 18, 74, 79, 153, adage 101, 213 agency 92
154, 159, 253 adamant 163 agenda 122
F Fr re eq qu ue en nc cy y #1 1 T TOE EF FL L V Vo oc ca ab bu ul la ar ry y
abstruse 74 adapt 42, 124, 190 aggrandize 113, 136
absurd 25, 33, 80, 239 add 35, 108, 177, 212, 242 aggravate 42, 43, 73, 88, 104, 193
stage. Some words appear so frequently in the book that abundant 39, 55, 72, 84, 89, 198 address 16, 94, 174, 241, 248, 266 179, 190 aggregate 140, 147, 170 184
aggressive
abuse
adept
69, 121, 172, 193,
agile
adequate
abuzz 263, 265, 266 186 adhere 21, 147, 170 agitate 86, 87, 104 152, 249
58, 92, 107
abyss 35, 217 adjacent 34, 35 agnostic 99
academic 14, 42, 98, 143, 149 adjourn 232 agonizing 38
accelerate 59, 83, 86 205, 207 adjudication 156, 254 163 agony 153, 163, 164, 168,
accent
216, 223, 247
we have not listed every single page on which they appear. accentuate 70, 129, 134, 146, 262 93 adjust ad-lib 42, 43, 111, 124 133, 256 agree agricultural 88, 114,147, 243 80
adjure
accept
access 20, 44, 118 administer 32, 161 ahead 232
accident 54, 120, 196, 208, 218 admire 61, 93, 123, 165 AI 164
acclaim 37, 88, 165, 242 admit 37, 129, 146, 190, aid 34, 111, 119, 186
acclimatize 124, 136 194, 202, 263 aide 135, 203
2.70 Frequency # 1 TOEFL Vocabulary