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The TOEFL Exam: Essential English Vocabulary: List 7

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  1. augment
    enlarge or increase
    Ultimately I view Google as a way to augment your brain with the knowledge of the world. The Guardian (Jan 19, 2013)
  2. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
    “Once again what we’re seeing in this first half of the session is a situation where the legislature now wants to assert its authority and its power over other branches of government,” Thomas said. Washington Times (Jan 13, 2021)
  3. bias
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
    Some might ask whether the process was free of bias, consistent and ethical. Salon (Dec 25, 2020)
  4. chiefly
    for the most part
    Some musicians are content to entertain an audience, others seek to illuminate issues or themes close to their hearts, and some are in it chiefly for fame and/or fortune. Los Angeles Times (Aug 16, 2018)
  5. contradict
    prove negative; show to be false
    The documents reviewed by Reuters neither contradict nor support that U.S. suspicion. Reuters (Jan 30, 2021)
  6. correspond
    be compatible, similar, or consistent
    Each of the photos the museum accepts are scanned, placed in a protective sleeve and given a number that corresponds to a digital copy. Washington Times (Mar 14, 2018)
  7. demonstrate
    provide evidence for
    Not all experts agree that this pattern, largely demonstrated in lab experiments, poses a problem for farmers. Salon (Dec 20, 2020)
  8. designate
    indicate a place, direction, person, or thing
    It actively watches all the people you designate as important. Forbes (Aug 20, 2013)
  9. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    Then he added, “We’ll get there. Maybe not soon, but eventually.” The Marrow Thieves
  10. insignificant
    devoid of importance, meaning, or force
    He jots down each detail, no matter how small or insignificant. The Boy Who Dared
  11. integral
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
    Music was an integral part of almost every aspect of ancient Greek society, from religious, to social to athletic events. Reuters (Jun 21, 2018)
  12. legitimate
    authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
    A guard examined the driver’s papers, which were legitimate. The Book of Unknown Americans
  13. magnitude
    relative importance
    Questions of this magnitude require cutting edge technology on a truly massive scale. Nature (Feb 13, 2020)
  14. opposition
    being against something that you disapprove or disagree with
    Several residents voiced opposition Monday to Metro’s proposals. Washington Post (Dec 1, 2020)
  15. persistent
    never-ceasing
    Of course, it was my persistent attacker, the ever-present Andy, who continued his threats to get me, no matter what. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High
  16. prestigious
    having an excellent reputation; respected
    I decided to seek membership at the Wanderers Club—one of the finest, most prestigious and most exclusive of clubs in South Africa. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography
  17. superficial
    only concerned with what is apparent or obvious
    She was the one being superficial: She thought I looked good on the outside, so everything must be fine on the inside. How Dare the Sun Rise
  18. unique
    the single one of its kind
    Hiroshi’s paintings are everywhere, all of them with different faces, all of them with unique faces. Starfish
  19. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
    It means making pre-kindergarten and childcare universal and available to every family in America. The Guardian (Jan 20, 2021)
  20. wisdom
    using knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
    He was a man of reason and wisdom, and no man knew me better than he did. Long Walk to Freedom
Created on Mon Jan 25 11:17:47 EST 2021 (updated Tue Sep 14 12:56:35 EDT 2021)

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