Vocabulary for TOEFL iBT

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94 VOCABULARY FOR TOEFL iBT


79. An antonym for uniform is
a. dissembling.
b. diverse.
c. bizarre.
d. slovenly.
80. A synonym for ecstatic is
a. inconsistent.
b. positive.
c. wild.
d. thrilled.


ANSWERS

1. d. Ingenious means marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in
conception.
2. a. An expressive person would be one who is open or emphatic when reveal-
ing opinions or feelings.
3. d. Favorably means gracious, kindly, or obliging.
4. d. Docile means easily led or managed.
5. c. Explicit means clearly defined.
6. d. Potable means fit for drinking.
7. a. Encompassed in this context means included.
8. b. Devised means to form—in the mind—new combinations or applications
of ideas or principles; to plan to obtain or bring about.
9. c. Quandary means a state of perplexity or doubt.
10. a. Priority means the right to receive attention before others.
11. c. Conspicuously means obvious to the eye or mind; attracting attention.
12. a. Monotonous means having a tedious sameness.
13. d. Resolved means having reached a firm decision about something.
14. a. Portrayal means a representation or portrait.
15. c. Careen means to rush headlong or carelessly; to lurch or swerve while in
motion.
16. d. Audibly means heard or the manner of being heard.
17. b. Voraciously means having a huge appetite; ravenously.
18. a. A mishap is an unfortunate accident.
19. a. A rendezvous is a meeting or assembly that is by appointment or
arrangement.

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