Toefl Vocab Week 1_Wed

Intricate

having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way

invocation

praying

tanttamount

being almost the same or having the same effect as something

ex) artistic experssion is tantamount to communication of meaning and quality

frugal

careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount

ex) little more than a frugal means of reutilizing the clothing

salubrious

pleasant, clean, and healthy

Thrifty

showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste

*similar to the word ‘frugal’

Evade

to escape or to avoid something

insurrection

반란: an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government and take control of their country, usually by violence

colony

식민지: a territory governed by a foreign power, often established for economic or political benefit.

Mandate

a formal order from a higher authority to carry out specific actions, often related to governance or administration.

Reef

암초: a submerged ridge of rock or coral, often providing habitat for marine life.

mount

a raised elevation of land, usually referring to a hill or mountain.

ex) Artificial reefs can cause problems if poorly designed or mounted

undertake

맡다: to take on a task or responsibility, often involving effort or commitment.

peasant

소작농: a poor farmer or agricultural worker, often with limited rights and resources.

mundane

진부한, 일상적인: characterized by the ordinary or commonplace; lacking excitement or variety.

omnivore

a species that eats both plants and animals for nourishment.

the trappings of A

the characteristics or signs associated with a particular situation or activity.

Ex) He gave up the trappings of wealth and status to pursue a simpler life.

eschew

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something

fiscal

connected with money

ex) individuals’ fiscal matters

preponderance

the quality of being greater in number, quantity, or importance