Better Englsih: June 2016

500 TOEFL Words

Affinity

a natural attraction or feeling of kinship

fledgling

young and inexperienced

hackneyed

overused, cliched

incessant

never stopping

opulence

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

proximity

nearness, closeness

sagacious

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

supplant

to take the place of, supersede

unassailable

impossible to dispute or disprove; undeniable

voluminous

large in volume or bulk

brusque

Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities

dispassionate

impartial; calm, free from emotion

effervescent

bubbly, lively

indefatigable

tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired

misanthrope

someone who dislikes people in general

morose

Gloomy; sullen

nonchalance

indifference, a showing of little interest

progeny

descendants, offspring, children, followers, disciples

stoic

seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain

voracious

having a huge appetite, greedy, ravenous; excessively eager

coalesce

combine; fuse

decadence

decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence

exemplary

outstanding, an example to others

exuberance

joyful enthusiasm

incidental

not essential; minor

insolvent

unable to pay bills; bankrupt

parsimonious

Excessively thrifty, stingy

prodigal

wasteful, a person given to extravagance

surreptitious

secret, stealthy

writhe

twist in coils; contort in pain

brevity

conciseness; shortness of duration

clemency

mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

frivolous

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

heist

commit a burglary

lampoon

ridicule with satire

querulous

inclined to complain; irritable

reproach

a mild rebuke or criticism

respite

a pause for relaxation

torpor

dormancy; sluggishness; inactivity; drowziness

unscathed

wholly unharmed, not injured

copious

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

dearth

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

eloquent

persuasive and moving, especially in speech

jargon

specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

levity

lightness of manner

meander

To wind and turn while proceeding in a course.

peripheral

marginal; outer

substantiate

to establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to

unobstrusive

Acting in a manner that does not attract attention

vacillate

To sway from one side to the other; oscillate

appall

dismay; shock deeply

cognizant

aware; conscious

commiserate

to feel or express sympathy or compassion

expedient

serving to promote your interest

hindrance

block; obstacle

kindle

start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse

lavish

generous; extravagant

ludicrous

ridiculous, laughable, absurd

obtuse

dull of mind, insensitive, stupid

opaque

not clear

paucity

an insufficient quantity or number; scarcity; dearth

recapitulate

to summarize; to repeat briefly

accolade

award of merit; strong praise and approval

assuage

make less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)

cacophony

loud confusing disagreeable sounds

censure

rebuke formally

diatribe

bitter verbal attack

edifice

a very large building

gravity

seriousness, importance

infraction

a breaking of a law or obligation

profane

showing disrespect toward God or sacred things

somber

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit; morose

negligent

careless

scrutinize

To examine closely

clamor

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

contract

squeeze or press together

duplicity

double-dealing, hypocrisy

equivocal

ambiguous; intentionally vague

irresolute

uncertain how to act or proceed

rescind

repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)

stagnant

not moving

uniform

consistent; unchanging; the same for everyone

untenable

not able to be defended

vilify

to speak evil of, defame

affable

easy-going; friendly

apocryphal

of questionable authority or authenticity

desultory

without a plan or purpose; disconnected; random

garbled

confused, mixed up

irascible

irritable, easily angered

loquacious

talkative, wordy; fond of talking

blasphemy

speech which offends religious sentiments

enmity

deep-seated hostility, often mutual

erroneous

incorrect, containing mistakes

garner

to gather and store

heretic

someone who goes against accepted religious beliefs

incite

provoke or stir up

languish

lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

peruse

to read thoroughly and carefully

recluse

hermit; loner

renounce

leave (a job, post, post, or position) voluntarily

indelible

Cannot be removed, washed away or erased

duty

work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons

messy

dirty and disorderly

mend

the act of putting something in working order again

heal

provide a cure for, make healthy again

demise

a death, especially of a person in a lofty position

depleted

emptied; drained; used up

neat

clean or orderly

ruminate

ponder, reflect, mull over, muse

shrink

decrease in size, range, or extent

footstool

a low stool to rest the feet of a seated person

likely

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

sway

move back and forth or sideways

mull

reflect deeply on a subject

resemble

appear like

concealed

put out of sight; hidden

wisdom

the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

wool

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

blazing

a strong flame that burns brightly

drowziness

state of being in torpor, sleepy

catering

providing food and services

wise

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

deceive

to make someone believe something that is not true

shiv

a knife used as a weapon

flunk

fail to get a passing grade

impart

to make known, tell; to give, pass something on

knob

a round handle

fright

cause fear in

vanish

become invisible or unnoticeable

roll out

launch new products

seizing

the act of gripping something firmly with the hands

stem cell

unspecialized cell that can develop into a specialized cell under the right conditions

trite

repeated too often

embrace

take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

remain

continue in a place, position, or situation

inmate

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

lame

disabled in the feet or legs

slight

insult to one's dignity; snub

among

in, into, or through the midst of more than two points,objects, etc.

ease

make easier

snub

ignore, to treat with disdain or contempt

chimera

a grotesque product of the imagination

cease

put an end to a state or an activity

swath

A path or strip; the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine

ruse

an action designed to confuse or mislead, a trick

donor

person who makes a gift of property

snore

breathe noisily during one's sleep

muck

fecal matter of animals, fertilization

hold dear

be fond of, love

swamp

low land that is seasonally flooded

poultry

flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food

stark

Strong, severe

stage

any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something

sage

having wisdom that comes with age and experience

stripes

Rayas, lines

hatch

emerge from the eggs

fast

abstaining from food

dye

a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair

grief

something that causes great unhappiness

smear

spread, cover or spot with a sticky substance

breed

to raise and mate animals

decay

a gradual decrease

leery

suspicious; distrustful

dimple

a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin

blast

an explosion (as of dynamite)

pledge

give as a guarantee

deed

the official document transferring ownership from seller to buyer

rot

(biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action

mole

a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin

groan

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

blister

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

wart

(pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin

callus

thickened layer of skin

burden

Problem, trouble, an onerous or difficult concern

loaf

a shaped mass of baked bread

shriking

making a annoying noise

harsh

extremely unkind or cruel

rash

hasty, incautious, reckless

overwhelming

very intense

crotch

the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk

blade

the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge

seam

joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

upsetting

causing an emotional disturbance

screech

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

edge

the boundary of a surface

wedge

a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object

hedge

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

lease

a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment

worthy

having high moral qualities

rekindle

to restart as in restarting a fire

sovereignty

power attributted to a country

burst

the act of exploding or bursting something

slaughter

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

gorgeous

magnificent, wonderful

stretch

make long, longer or bigger

spree

a lively or wild outburst of activity

bout

an occasion for excessive activity

captivity

the state of being imprisoned

spotter

a person employed to watch for something to happen

bobbing

moving up and down

gravel

rock fragments and pebbles

sentient

aware; conscious; able to perceive

binge

an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

blow

forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

harm

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

plea

a humble request for help from someone in authority

claim

ask for legally, according to one's rights, as of debts, for example

pulled

attracted

haggle

to argue in a petty way, especially about a price

endowed

given from birth

thrifty

careful about money; economical

struck

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

sulky

(adj.) in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy; somber

tuckered

tired, exhausted

grim

stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

grudge

to be unwilling to give

dire

causing fear or dread or terror

blunt

characterized by directness in manner or speech

stingy

selfishly unwilling to share with others

snail

freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell

slug

any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell

dentures

artificial teeth

rinds

the chewy or crunchy outside layers on fruit. cheese, or meat

upbeat

pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

fizz

an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic), make a hissling noise

gerbil

a small rodent that is often kept as a pet

wreck

smash or break forcefully

stale

showing deterioration from age

put up with

endure, tolerate, accept

steep

having a sharp inclination

wilted

to become limp from lack of water or too much heat

shed

pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

slope

an elevated geological formation

admonition

a firm rebuke

mere

nothing more than; only

hermit

one who lives in solitude, alone

mischievous

deliberately causing harm or damage

throw up

eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

loony

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular, lunatic, insane

prank

childish trick

squalid

sordid; wretched and dirty as from neglect; morally degraded

whinning

crying like a child

stroll

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

clever

showing inventiveness and skill

puddle

something resembling a pool of liquid

greedy

wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume

rough

lacking refinement or finesse

keen

having a sharp cutting edge or point

dull

not having a sharp edge or point

soaked

when a cloth takes in water and becomes wet

dreary

depressing in character or appearance; gloomy

bribe

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

gloomy

depressingly dark; dreary

hen

female chicken

lagging

hang back or fall behind in movement, progress, development

wipe

to rub something lightly with a cloth or one's hand in order to clean it

frantic

excessively agitated

cock

adult male chicken

sate

fill to satisfaction

ribbing

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)

bear

endure, support or hold in a certain manner

offspring

the immediate descendants of a person

dean

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

pouring

flowing profusely

barely

by a small margin

hasty

excessively quick

flaw

a slight fault, defect, crack

progeny

descendants, offspring, children, followers, disciples

couch

an upholstered seat for more than one person

screw

cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion

repent

feel remorse for

brash

presumptuously daring

thick

not thin

sly

stealthy, insidious, or secret; mischievous; foxy

spouting

propelled violently in a usually narrow stream

outnumber

be larger in number

squirm

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

weird

strikingly odd or unusual

wriggle

to twist to and from; to squirm

regret

sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

retreat

pull back or move away or backward; withdrawal

veal

meat from a calf

fidget

a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion, move restlessly

hollow

having nothing inside

beg

call upon in supplication

bet

the act of gambling

beef

meat from an adult domestic bovine

peel

the rind of a fruit or vegetable

pinch

squeeze tightly between the fingers

calf

young of domestic cattle

lean

to incline or bend from a vertical position

shelter

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

misleading

tending to give a wrong idea, often on purpose

stooped

bend's one's head or body forward or downward

bend

form a curve

stir

to mix gently with a spoon in a rotary motion

maize

a type of corn

stiff

lacking ease in bending

rug

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

cartons

a box made of cardboard

hurtle

to move with great force and speed

mock

to laugh at, make fun of, or imitate in a teasing way

convey

make known

dairy

food made from milk

shore

support by placing against something solid or rigid

outward

toward the outside

flair

a natural talent

flare

brief blaze of light, signal light; outbreak

udder

mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)

swallow

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

stride

the distance covered by a step

mood

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

welfare

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

bolster

to provide support or reinforcement

limb

any projection that is thought to resemble an arm

soothed

calmed or comforted

relieve

alleviate or remove

concern

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

ailing

somewhat ill or prone to illness

trustworthy

worthy of trust or belief

grip

the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

herd

a group of animals of a single kind

widen

extend in scope or range or area

obey

be obedient to

preach

to speak puplicly in church; to deliver a sermon, to give a lecture

whipping

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

mug

rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence

clam

burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud

gut

the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus

burglary

breaking and entering for the purpose of committing a crime

crop

the yield from plants in a single growing season

cattle

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

orchard

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

turd

obscene terms for feces

harvest

the gathering of a ripened crop

quarrel

an angry dispute

hassle

an angry disturbance

steady

firmly fixed, constant, not subject to change or variation especially in behavior

strain

a lineage or race of people

clutch

a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism

stubborn

persisting in a reactionary stand

peak

the highest point (of something)

glazed

(of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture

ground

broken or pounded into small fragments

dazzling

shining intensely

ripe

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

doze

sleep lightly; nap

dumb

lacking the power of human speech

deaf

lacking the sense of hearing wholly or in part

lead

a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element

rouse

to wake or provoke

sober

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

sticky

having the properties of glue

unpleasant

desagradable

grated

To reduce something to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater.

arousal

Activation of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the muscles and glands

copper

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element

shoplift

steal in a store

rebuke

an act or expression of criticism and censure

thorn

a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf

lump

a compact mass

settle

become established

mold

a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

lurches

makes and uncontrolled series of movements

faint

a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain

churning

moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation

draped

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

trousers

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

wholly

Completely.

sparkle

to give off small flashes of light

dare

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

waist

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

flood

a large flow

bared

uncovered; exposed; revealed

savants

individuals with mental retardation who are extremely talented in one domain

slum

a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions

sweepings

the act of cleaning with a broom

slump

fall heavily or suddenly

dawn

the earliest period, the first light of day

shingles

viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin

endure

to carry on through despite hardships; to put up with

roaring

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

craze

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

hindsight

understanding the nature of an event after it has actually happened

bind

fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

squeeze

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

pursuit

the act of chasing or seeking

silk

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

feather

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

stare

a fixed look with eyes open wide

deter

try to prevent

bend

form a curve

denim

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

partake

to take part; participate. Share.

slippers

low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily

coeds

a female student at a school for males and females.

miff

bad-tempered mood

curl

hair that is wrapped around the roller

scrawl

write carelessly

fancy

very nice looking; expensive

slash

a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

weeds

any plant that grows where yhou dont want it to

prudish

exaggeratedly proper

stunt

a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat

feat

a notable achievement

puffy

breathing heavily

defy

to challenge to do something considered impossible; refuse to obey

rely

have confidence or faith in

dainty

something considered pleasant to eat

dart

a small narrow piece of iron; move quickly

fair

a traveling show

cumbersome

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

garments

an article of clothing

rage

something that is desired intensely

rave

praise enthusiastically

vogue

the popular taste at a given time

fad

something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten

thigh

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

leniency

mercifulness as a consequence of being tolerant

mild

moderate in type or degree or effect or force

complaisant

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

loosely

without regard to specific details or exceptions

heel

the back part of the human foot

sew

create (clothes) with cloth

awash

covered with water

tide

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

wool

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

knack

a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily

whalebone

a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales

uncanny

strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation

weave

create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

groping

acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

folly

the quality of being rash and foolish

gauntlet

a glove with long sleeve

culprit

one guilty of a crime

leather

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

brag

an instance of boastful talk

boast

speaking of yourself in superlatives

paw

a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped

aisles

spaces for walking between row of seats

nave

the central area of a church

clumsy

lacking grace in movement or posture

silly

lacking seriousness

moss

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

praise

an expression of approval and commendation

devise

arrange by systematic planning and united effort

hobbling

walking awkwardly

limp

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

fetter

a shackle for the ankles or feet

shackle

A ring or band put around the arm or leg to prevent free movement

groovy

(British informal) very chic

wax

type of structural lipid consisting of a long fatty acid chain joined to a long alcohol chain

chuckle

laugh quietly or with restraint

giggle

to laugh in a silly or uncontrolled way

tickle

touch (the body) lightly so as to cause laughter; please

jiggle

a slight irregular shaking motion

undergo

to endure; to experience

popsicle

ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick

skewer

a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted

downwind

towards the side away from the wind

porch

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

bequest

(law) a gift of personal property by will

amenable

disposed or willing to comply

come about

happen

adamant

very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem

trustee

a person who manages another's property

haphazard

random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner

comprised

included; consisted of

haunt

be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place

besiege

surround so as to force to give up

vex

to confuse or annoy

amidst

Surrounded by; in the middle of

eerie

so strange as to inspire a feeling of fear

snap

the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

ridge

A long, narrow chain of hills or mountains

fulfill

accomplish, satisfy, meet, suit

convict

find or declare guilty

stony

showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings

hail

precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

fringe

an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

spurious

intended to deceive, lacking authenticity or validity; false; counterfeit

intricate

complicated; difficult to understand

beneath

in a lower place; under; below

distress

psychological suffering

underneath

under or below an object or a surface

pun

a humorous play on words

touchy

irritable and looking for trouble

disgruntled

in bad humor; displeased; discontented

lousy

infested with lice

jeopardy

danger, risk, hazard, peril

drizzling

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

rust

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

deputy

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

haze

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

seal

make tight; stamp

odorless

having no odor

riddle

a difficult problem

poised

marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

ladder

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs

hue

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

stickler

perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right

onset

a start or a beginning

clash

a state of conflict between persons, colors, objects

aftermath

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

stun

to shock; to daze

rehearse

practice for a performance, repetition of items to be remembered.

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Friday, 24 June 2016

Latin Phrase

One at a time

they made a mistake

Create a Study Set

Lets turn the page

Can i see your notes

How many racers

I put the sign

I used the chainsaw

Next race will be

I will move

This is someone else's work

What is the opposite of

it ruined my day

WAnna Learn Danish ?

hvordan går det?

det går fint

det går godt

det går dejligt

det går ikke så godt

hvordan har du det?

jeg har det fint

jeg har det godt

jeg har det dejligt

jeg har det ikke så godt

jeg har det nogenlunde

jeg har det dårligt

hvad med dig?

ENGLISH Vs Spanish

Excusez-moi.

Excuse-moi.

Je m'excuse.

Salut!

Comment?

Comment vas-tu?

Comment allez-vous?

Combien?

Quel âge avez-vous?

Je ne sais pas.

Je sais.

Ça va.

Je suis désolé.

C'est bien.

C'est bon.

Pas de problème.

Bien sûr.

S'il te plaît.

S'il vous plaît.

Où sont les toilettes?

Prepositional Phrase ( identify only the prepositional phrase)

Prepositional Phrase ( identify only the prepositional phrase)

About the dragon slayer

Against all odds

among many

below deck

beside the red one

Despite warnings

during halftime

near the ocean

off the road

outside the boundary

over the grass

under the bed.

unlike many others

upon a high shelf

up the highest mountain

Wednesday, 22 June 2016

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Acknowledge

Capsize

Deceased

Hurtle

Notify

Recede

Urgent

Void