FREQUENCY no 1 TOEFL VOCABUALRY

FREQUENCY No.1 - TOEFL VOCABUALRYFREQUENCY 1 TOEFL VOCABUALRY The number of vocabulary questions given on the TOEFL has alsoincreased drastically, and these questions now constitute appr

FREQUENCY No.1 - TOEFL VOCABUALRY

FREQUENCY 1 TOEFL VOCABUALRY

The number of vocabulary questions given on the TOEFL has alsoincreased drastically, and these questions now constitute approximately one third

of all the questions on the reading section A typical passage contains 4vocabulary questions out of 13-14 questions in total Considering that the readingsection contains 3 or 5 reading passages, test takers will have to answer 12-20vocabulary questions on the new iBT That’s really no joke

In scrutinizing all the real iBTs given thus far, LinguaForum ResearchCenter has found something very interesting Similar topics and questions haveappeared repeatedly on the real tests In other words, the passages andquestions the test takers witnessed on the today’s test will possibly appear again

on the next week’s test, next month’s test, or on a test some months later Thatrepetition caused us to analyze the frequencies at which words have appeared

on the real tests Using this analysis we have produced an innovative andambitious book, Frequency #1 Vocabulary

Setting priorities for iBT vocabulary building!

Frequency #1 Vocabulary has completed the LinguaForum iBT VocabularySeries: Basic, Intro, and Frequency The 2,000 words in this book are the onesthat have most frequently appeared on the real test We divide the words into twoparts: top and second frequency, each part containing 1,000 words Each section

is then further subdivided into 20 chapters of 50 words each according to thefrequency in which they appear on the test Thus, students first learn the wordsthey are most likely to see on the iBT and learn words that appear less frequently

in later chapters' By prioritizing vocabulary for the students, LinguaForum makesvocabulary building more streamlined and efficient, increasing the potential oftest takers worldwide

Lingua Forum Research Center Vocabulary Project Team

Top Frequency No.1 - Frequency No.20

Frequency 1

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1 It's very important to accomplish your goal within the deadline

2 He has accumulated quite a fortune and turned out to be a millionaire

3 You are supposed to send in an application form to the university thatyou are applying for

4 (1) He boasted himself to be very wealthy and famous

(2) Stop making a boast of yourself in front of my face

5 (1) He warns that bird flu remains a constant threat to us

(2) Constancy in one's work is just as important as efficiency

6 It is crucially important that the problem is resolved quickly

7 In the Cinderella story, the step-mother is depicted as an antagonist.

8 I am firmly determined to pass the exam this time

9 Be careful not to deviate from the right path on your way back

10 I will not be dictated to by anyone but myself

11 Her capability for managing the tasks has improved for a very shortduration

12 Watching movies without captions is one of the most efficient ways oflearning English

13 People from the past used to believe that all things are created of fourelements: earth, water, air, and fire

14 He is endowed with a great sense of humor

15 The young boy’s erratic behavior hinders the whole class

16 The government demanded an evacuation of the citizens to protect them from the upcoming quake.

fail, accomplishment

disperse, n accumulation

an application form apply

boast oneself; make a boast of

constantly constancy

go straight n deviation adj deviating

dictate to, n dictation, dictator

for the duration

inefficient, n efficiency

whole, adj elementary, elemental

be endowed with, n endowment

consistent, reliable, adv erratically

demand an evacuation evacuate

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17 The man opened a restaurant and it soon flourished, gaining muchpopularity

18 She seemed reluctant to go to the party with him but gave him 3grudging acceptance in the end.

19 A hawk is hovering around seeking for something to feed itself

20 It is merely a hypothesis that we need to test and prove that it's true

21 You have an innate capability for learning languages

22 There were several coup attempts which upset the legal system of theirlegitimate government

23 Donovan is likened to a Scottish artist, Bob Dylan who was a notablefolk-rock singer- songwriter in America

24 Although Aaron and Thomas are twins, they have markedly differentpersonalities

25 This is data for gender in 300 occupations

26 This meeting will provide you with an overview on the latest trends forthis summer

27 The company applied for a patent for its new product

28 There exist hierarchies of predators for the balance of organisms in theecosystem

29 (1) My mother preserved 3 containers of plums with sugar

(2) The animal preserve created by the national park is off-limits topeople

30 I make it a point to live up to my principles all the time

31 You can count on him; he is known as a prominent specialist inophthalmology

32 Your sickness must be treated promptly

33 I had been prone to motion sickness, but I am okay now.

decline flourishing

eager, willing grudge

mark, adj marked

v occupy, adj occupational

a comprehensive overview

apply for a patent on adv patently

35 The point is well explained in this publication.

36 (1) That musician has released 15 albums since his debut

(2) We have a variety of new releases to provide you with morechoices

37 I had an Indian dish for lunch and relished its aromatic yet exotic flavor

38 A dove is a symbol that represents wisdom and peace

39 (1) The classes will be resumed next Monday

(2) Please fax me your full resume with cover letter due tomorrow

40 The museum's seamless architectural design is a reason for its hugepopularity

41 Do not size up a person by appearance.

42 I am skeptical as to whether she is telling the truth or lying

43 Personal power does not always mean physical strength

44 She has her own striking beauty and charm that capture others' hearts

45 The man has a very sturdy physique

46 Food, water, and air are the minimum requirements to sustain life

47 (1) He pulled the trigger in a flash

(2) A mere cold can trigger a more serious illness or disease

48 The academic regulations must be uniformly kept

49 A sensational scandal unleashed a wave of controversy

50 A woman must keep her virtue and dignity at all times

Make provision for, provide

Publish

a press / news release

adv seamlessly n seam

Be skeptical about, n skeptic

Weakness, adj strong

her striking looks; striking distance, a strike

Feeble, puny, adv Sturdily

Adj sustainable -> sustainable development

Pull the trigger, prevent

Variably, adj/n uniform

52 There are numerous jewelry artisans in different places and culturesaround the globe.

53 You will soon assimilate into this American lifestyle

54 The graduate student assisted with the professor's research,

55 I assumed that you would be there at her birthday party since you'reher sister

56 That was the most astonishing musical I’ve ever seen

57 You don’t have to remind me of the fact when I am already aware of it

58 (1) The file cannot be stored because the buffer of your computer hasexceeded its limit

(2) Please wait while your computer is buffering the data

59 The doctor signed his death certificate

60 (1) The task requires such complex skills that I can't really understandit

(2) An inferiority complex results in extreme anti-social behavior

61 A continental climate is often characterized by cold wintertemperatures supporting a fixed period of stable snow cover

62 (1) I like to converse with him about my problem because he's such agood listener

(2) His opinion was the converse of mine

63 (1) I swear that I will be honest to the core with you

(2) We have to enhance our core technology for a better qualityproduct

64 Hard work is the cornerstone to my success

65 The criteria for the practical exam include uniqueness.

66. Mrs Kim is the dean of the department of veterinary medicine.

inaccurate, Accurately, accuracy

be aware of unaware n awareness

a buffer zone, a buffer state

a birth/death certificate

inferiority complex simple n complexity

continental drift, continental shelf continent

conversation, conversely

lay a cornerstone

apply the same criteria to

69 My parents drastically cut my allowance and grounded me for a week

70 Most citizens support their newly elected president,

71 I am encouraging everyone to attend this fun workshop

72 I was so engrossed in the novel that I couldn't put it down

73 There will be a wedding ceremony and ensuing event

74 I know you feel like giving up right now, but eventually you will bealright as time passes by

75 (1) The ballerina's movements are very fluid

(2) It is important to drink a lot of fluids when having food poisoning

76 An electric dynamo is installed at the office, so electricity can begenerated when power fails

77 Bodies of ice and compacted snow become glaciers when they areheavy enough to flow under their own weight.

78 You have to keep immobile while the examination is under way

79 Stacy is really worried about the impending deadline because she stillhas a lot of work to do

80 (1) The company pays incentives according to the businessperformance

(2) An incentive tour was offered to the employees for a salespromotion

81 My uncle used to take me to amusement parks in my infancy

82 Do you know how to prolong the life of a lithium-based battery?

83. Plastics and metals are malleable materials.

sparse, thin density

LCD (liquid crystal display)

[end generator, generation

glacial, glaciation

mobile immobility

84 She attained mastery of handicrafts after a few years

85 A lack of economic competition for goods results in a monopoly

86 (1) The company was hasty enough to reject the potential employees

(2) You have such endless potential that you can achieve anything.

87 Although Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim nation, there are someChristians

88 A Christian presupposes that there will be another life after death

89 (1) The principal ingredients of this drink include rice and sugar

(2) Mr Lee has been assigned to Northeastern High School as thenew principal

90 Are you teasing me now on purpose?

91 Employees regarded him as the most highly respected employer in thecompany

92 I am not really good at sedentary work because of my weak back

93 I speculate about the weather forecast, and wonder whether it will rain

or not tomorrow

94 The team's victory was so staggering that even the coach wasspeechless

95 My brother subsequently volunteered to join the army after I left

96 There was no way for the criminal to escape since substantial evidencewas presented

97 Everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food

98 It is so tantalizing to only see delicious-looking foods on TV but not beable to eat them

99 I've ultimately decided not to go to the recital but stay home doingsome tasks instead

100 It is nice to see you full of vigor again

84 mastery expertise, skill, control, command

master

have a monopoly on monopolize

imaginary, insubstantial

insufficient sufficiency ' sufficiently

101 The man was accused of fraud by the police

102 I felt alienated when I was lost and left alone in the middle ofnowhere

103 The examination will be over in approximately two and a half hours

104 She claimed that the policeman had ignored most of her claims

105 A big fire has consumed many buildings and houses in the city

106 Your actual personality is a striking contrast to what I thought youwould be

107 The crescent used to be the symbol of the Sassanian Empire ofPersia, and was displayed on the crowns of its rulers

108 Crude oil is usually called petroleum and is composed of mixtures ofchemical compounds

109 The demography of the country shows disturbing ethnic and socialdivisions.

110 There exists a diversity of cultures, languages and religious beliefsamongst people around the world

111 He was eager to meet the girl of his dreams

112 I encountered the most staggering difficulties in my whole life

113 The continuing extremely hot weather is beyond my endurance

114 He found the tool which is part of the vital equipment for his project

115 Part of his charm is that he exudes a genuine concern and caring forothers

116 (1) This competition was unbelievably not fair enough

(2) Thousands of people attended the fair at our school.

be accused of the accused, accusation

alienate alienation

exactly, precisely approximate

give up claimable

save, consumption, consumer

by contrast, in contrast (to)

full moon

crude oil refined crudely

demographer

uniformity adj diverse

uneager eagerness

clash, a first encounter with

impatience: endure

a niece of equipment – equip

(2) He framed a new plan for rebuilding his office.

119 To speak frankly, I didn't really understand what you were saying

120 My son will be the heir to all my fortune after my death since he is theonly child

121 I was under an impetus from a heavy schedule at school

122 (1) His initial reaction to the news was very calm

(2) I embroidered my initials on a T-shirt

123 The man had no intention of fighting this sturdy guy for nothing

124 The diversity of beautiful colors and designs of their dresses was sointriguing

125 We launched a new Indian restaurant full of mouth-watering dishes

126 His speech is usually so logical that we can understand it with ease

127 I had no other option but to work holidays and extra hours

128 The baby eventually stopped crying as his mother tried to pacify him

129 The French paradox, in which the French eat high-fat foods andexercise less but still have a markedly lower mortality rate, is not understandable

130 An electron particle carries an electric charge

131 During an argument, I always try to see things from the other person'sperspective

132 The El Nino phenomenon occurs when major temperaturefluctuations occur in surface waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean,

133 His parents always believe his plausible lies

rock fossil fuel

give (an) impetus to

122 initial first, incipient, beginning the first letter of a

person’s first name initialize

intentional intentionally

pad

marvel phenomena!

improbable, unlikely plausibility

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134 A potent vaccine for AIDS was developed in the United States

135 I was so preoccupied with the thought of going to the beach tomorrowthat I didn't hear what she was saying

136 You seem to be profoundly moved by today's lecture

137 I would prefer studying at home rather than going outside onweekends

138 (1) Some religious rituals include sacraments and sacrifices

(2) They showed us their ritual dances performed every year

139 The number of people who watched this movie is roughly estimated attwo million

140 (1) I searched all over my place but I couldn't find my wallet

(2) An internet search engine is very efficient for getting information

141 The professor's lecture prompted spontaneous applause fromadmiration

142 Nowadays, the social status of women is starting to be highlyrecognized in that country

143 His bold writing style was subject to critical feedback from thereaders

144 She could not be free of such suspicion

145 A silence is usually a tacit answer of yes

146 Can I ask you just a trivia! question?

147 It is a truism that romance was created to manipulate women.

148 There are lots of legal offices in this vicinity,

149 This is a vital matter that might change your whole life

150 The mad man wielded a blade at random

impotent potency

be preoccupied with preoccupation

superficially profound

ritually

smoothly, gently rough roughness

search for

calculated, planned spontaneously

status quo

be subject to subject, subjective, subjectivity

insignificant, trivial vitality

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151 The family got accustomed to their new rural lives

152 Too much altruism may affect oneself, encouraging others to get inthe way

153 My successful work is ascribed to my supportive wife who was by myside all the time

154 She attained a doctor's degree in internal medicine after 6 years ofhard work

155 My school system is autonomous

156 Some parts of the equipment were not available at the store

157 He has become champion of the international fencing competition

158 (1) Analog component video consists of three coaxial cables.

(2) Interconnecting electronic components include plugs, socketsand so on

159 We will hold a meeting weekly to better convey the message to thestudents

160 The old woman enjoys wearing her traditional costume

161 (1) Men and women debated about a smoking prohibition during theworking hours at the company

(2) A debate was proposed to reach an agreement

162 A sudden attack has resulted in decimation of a population in Iraq

163 The word 'phenomenon' is derived from the Greek word 'phaenomen'

164 Domestication of animals requires a fast growth rate of animals

165 Marriage joins a man and a woman brought up in entirely differentenvironments

166 Windbreaks were built to subdue wind erosion

unfamiliar with

egoism, egocentrism altruistic

ascribe A to B ascription

fail, surrender attainment attainable

dependent, occupied autonomy

unavailable, useless availability

winner, conqueror loser championship

a key/main component

hold, retain; conveyance, conveyer

debating society, be open to debate debatable

162 decimation large destroying or killing; extreme reduction,

decimate

create, invent derivative, -derivation

domesticate

165 environment surroundings, circumstance; situation, condition,

environmental

corrosion construction, rebuilding erode

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167 She established a branch office in Canada

168 Etching was used in decorating armor in Germany

169 Archaeologists were excavating the tomb of the king to find someancient artifacts.

170 This is one of the most expensive sedans in the world

171 He is going through a financial crisis now

172 (1) A fragment of broken dish was stuck into my finger

(2) These are not complete sentences but merely fragmented words

173 Some animals enter into hibernation to conserve energy during thewinter season

174 Their height difference is so imperceptible that I can't reallydistinguish who is taller

175 A greenbelt is kept intact all the time

176 The intensity of sunlight is increasing

177 The pilot jettisoned fuel from the airplane before landing

178 A keystone is placed at the bottom of the pillar to support it

179 Ties of kinship keep the family together despite their personaldifferences

180 The volcano vomited lava that swept the whole town

181 It is useful to know ways of tying a loop such as bait loop, bowline,and so on

182 Unexploded land mines pose a menace to public safety worldwide

183 Some people say it is lucky to see a meteoric shower

establishment

168 etching carving, engraving, imprint

noticeable, obvious, imperceptibility

intense

kin kith and kin

meteor

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184 (1) Please wait; I'll be back in a minute.

(2) These are composed of such minute particles that they can beseen only through a microscope

185 The pilot navigated the plane to the northern part of the state

186 Reproduction is to produce offspring

187 In spring, we can often see pollen carried by the wind in the air

188 The woman performed her best poses for the pictures

189 I've had enough of those preposterous remarks of yours

190 This so-called prestige school is providing awful meals to thestudents

191 (1) She has become a pronounced news anchor

(2) I have pronounced likes and dislikes in whatever I do

192 The special effects in the movie were amazingly realistic

193 Sediments accumulated in the lake and sea over a long period oftime

194 (1) Our market share is growing quickly

(2) We shared our own perspectives on our careers

195 (1) The CEO holds sole responsibility for the decisions he makes

(2) The sole of my shoe has worn-out

196 The litigation spurred him to take stronger action

197 (1) Several companies set up subsidiaries to assume the risk andresponsibility

(2) Your subsidiary task includes establishing a rapport with clients

198 The stated theory makes no sense to me at all

199 Utilitarian thinking says that men are administered by two masters,which are pleasure and pain.

200 Your business is at a flourishing zenith

detailed minute particles huge

navigation

pose for

preposterously

a prestige car prestigious

faint, indefinite Vi Pronounce

impracticable adj real adv really, reality

sedimentary

market share

common, numerous, ordinary

196 spur stimulate, urge, incite stimulus, impetus

on the spur of the moment

central, major, principal

practice, fact, proof, reality Theoretical

201 A very irresponsible father abandoned his children and ran away

202 Actually, I do know that she has gone without saying anything

203 The hotel is located adjacent to the airport

204 The helicopter was flying at a lower altitude than normal

205 He took part in the project to supply the huge arid area with water

206 He called to the attention of passengers the flight schedule for today

207 She felt an avid desire to get out of this suffocating routine

208 The two rival companies which had never cooperated before agreed

to collaborate on the development of new products

209 (1) I will take your critical remark as a compliment

(2) She complimented me on winning first prize in the pianocompetition.

210 (1) The major cause of the conflict was their mutual feelings ofdistrust

(2) My opinion conflicted with her during the debate

211 The town was considerably damaged due to a deadly tsunami

212 Doctor, isn't there any curative treatment or medicine for this disease?

213 (1) The strong fragrance of her perfume diffused through the air

(2) A nebula is made up of highly diffused gas and dust particles

214 This object exists in three dimensions

215 This stereo contains dual functioning equipment

216 The professor elaborated on the elaborate cryptography project

adopt, cherish abandonment

actual

remote

208 collaborate work together, team up; cooperate part

concentrate diffusion diffused

common, simple; condense, simplify elaboration

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217 (1) He has an exceptional ability in mathematics

(2) There is no exception for those who are late for class, whateverreason they have

218 We seek to expand investment in the Asian region

219 The exploits of the great king were familiar to the people

220 She extolled my rapid-learning ability to the skies in front of everyone

221 The army was fortifying the whole village to protect its people fromenemies

222 (1) My parents granted him permission to take me to the prom party.

(2) A disabled girl manages to make a living by a government grant

223 More than three incidents of spontaneous miscarriages lead tohabitual abortion

224 Personal hygiene must be strictly monitored, especially in publicplaces

225 His challenge to me only inflated my ego

226 In case you have any inquiry, please contact us at this number

227 I don't really understand this novel because of its intricate storyline

228 I didn’t want to get involved in their emotional conflict

229 This equipment's maintenance check is required on a weekly basis

230 Her irritable attitude marred my good mood

231 I really appreciate your advice, but frankly speaking, it is a littlemeddlesome

232 (1) The criminal stayed mute while a trial was going on

(2) I was so worried that the sound of TV might wake others that Imuted its volume

233 The problem is that no one knows how to repair the equipment

Common, conventional, exception, exceptionally

lessen, shrink expansion

achievementtreat fairly exploitation

refuse

occasional, infrequent habitually

sneaking, talkative Mutely

break, wreck

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234 The bankruptcy was the onset of my agonizing years

235 (1) An anonymous parcel has been sent to me today.

(2) We parceled out gifts to our neighbors as a token of appreciation

236 Her keen eye pierced my lies

237 This notepad can be of practical use since it has two separatesections

238 The prolific movie director made a sequel to the hit movie

239 (1) Humans' vocal range varies from the lowest to the highest

(2) Your scores will range according to the credits attained

240 They offered their goods at a reasonable price

241 I could see a little reluctance in your eyes when I asked you toaccompany me

242 The scrutiny increased right after the candidate's victory

243 So much for that CD; it was not very good

244 Let's not speak of him badly when he’s not around

245 The sporadic wood fire burned half the bush

246 The brothers have a startling resemblance in appearance

247 It was the hardest thing to subdue my anger

248 A terrestrial plant grows on land, while an aquatic plant lives in water

249 A vehicle is accelerating to its maximum velocity

250 The number of the victims of crime increases every year

parcel out

236 pierce penetrate, puncture, stab piercing

theoretical, impractical, unrealistic practically

excessive, illogical: reason

willingness, reluctant

scrutinize

frequent sporadically

boring, dull Startle

subdued

cosmic, heavenly

fall victim to beneficiary