Toefl IBT Vocab 1

nevertheless

sin embargo / no obstante

furthermore

ademas / ademas de eso / por otra parte

moreover

ademas (formal)

consequently

como consecuencia

conceal

hide

dismal

dark and depressing

frigid

very cold

hardship

difficulty

peril

danger

shriek

scream

bachelor

single, unmarried person

wager

bet

substancial

considerable, significativo

allocate

asignar (recursos, tiempo, dinero)

poignant

conmovedor

Unswerving

Inquebrantable

Abandon

desert, leave behind

Able

Capable, qualified, fit

Abolish

End, eliminate

Abrupt

Sudden, hasty, unexpected

Acclaim

Applaud, praise, honor

Accommodating

Helpful, welcoming, cooperative

Acrid

Bitter, sharp, biting / Espeso

Adapt

Adjust, modify

Adept

Skillful, expert

Adhere

Stick, cling

Admonish

Warm, caution, advise

Adorn

Decorate, ornament

Advent

Coming, arrival

Adverse

Hostile, negative, contrary

Affluent

Rich, wealthy, prosperous, well-todo, thriving

Aggravate

1. Annoy, irritate

2. Instensify, worsen

Aggregate

Entire, total, combined

Agile

Graceful, nimble, lively

Ailment

Sickness, illness, disease

Allot

Divide, distribute

Amazing

Astonishing, astounding, surprising, startling

Amiable

Agreeable, congenial, pleasant, friendly

Anticipate

Foresee, expect, predict

Anxious

1. Worried, nervous, apprehensive

2. Eager, avid

Appraise

Evaluate, estimate, assess

Apt

1. Appropriate, suitable, correct, relevant, proper

2. Likely, prone

Arduous

Difficult, strenuous, exhausting

Arid

Dry, barren

Aroma

Fragrance, smell, odor, scent

Artificial

Synthetic, imitation, man-made

Astonishing

Surprising, amazing, astounding

Astutute

Intelligent, clever, perceptive

Attain

Accomplish, achieve

Augment

Supplement, increase, strengthen, expand

Austere

Strict, harsh, severe, stern

Authentic

Genuine, true

Averse

Opposed to, against, hostile to

Aversion

Dislike, hostility, fear

Awkward

Clumsy

Baffle

Confuse, puzzle, mystify

Balmy

Mild, warm

Ban

Prohibit, forbid

Bar

Prevent, obstruct, block

Barren

Sterile, unproductive, bleak, lifeless

Barter

Trade, exchange

Beckon

Summon, call, signal

Belligerent

Hostile, aggressive

Beneficial

Helpful, useful, advantegeous

Benevolent

Bening, kind, compassionate, good

Bias

Prejudice

Blanched

Whitened, bleached, pale

Bland

Mild, tasteless, dull

Blatant

Flagrant, obvious, overt

Blend

• Mix, mingle, combine

• Mixture, combination

Bloom

Blossom, flower, flourish

Blow up

1. Explode

2. Become Angry

3. Magnify, expand

Blunder

• Make a mistake

• Error, mistake

Blunt

1. Unsharpened, dull

2. Rude, abrupt, curt

Blurry

Unfocused, unclear, indistinct

Bold

Brave, corageous

Bolster

Support, sustain, boost, buttress

Bond

• Join, connect

• Tie, link, connection

Boom

• Expand, prosper

• Expansion, prosperity, growth

Brace

Support, reinforce

Brilliant

1. Bright, shiny, radiant, dazzling

2. Talented, gifted, intelligent

Brisk

1. Lively, quick, vigorous

2. Cool, chilly, invigorating

Brittle

Fragile, breakable, weak

Bulky

Huge, large, clumsy

Bully

• Torment, bother, force others to do things

• A person who torments others

Buttress

Support, bolster, boost

Calamity

Disaster, catastrophe

Candid

Honest, truthful, realistic

Capable

Competent, able, efficient, skillful

Carve

Cut, sculpt, slice

Casual

1. Informal, relaxed

2. Accidental, chance

Categorize

Classify, sort

Caustic

Biting, harsh, sarcastic

Cautions

Careful, alert, prudent

Celebrated

Distinguished, famous, prominent

Charming

Delightful, lovely, attractive

Cherish

Appreciate, esteem, treasure

Choice

• Selection, option

• Exceptional, superior

Cite

Quote, mention, refer to, list

Clash

• Argue, dispute, quarrel

• Argument, conflict, dispute