500 TOEFL words 500托福必备词汇.docx

 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 24  HYPERLINK \t _blank 500+ Toefl Exam Word List ABANDON: To give up completely -?abandoned?the sinking ship. Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, forsake ABASH: To lose self-confidence; to confuse, put to shame –?abashed before?the assembled dignitaries. Synonyms: fluster, disconcert, discomfit, discompose Antonym: (adj.) self-possessed ABDICATE: To give up claim?to - abdicated the?throne Synonyms: renounce, abandon, relinquish ABET: To encourage -or support - treacherously?abetted?the enemy. Synonyms: spur, incite Antonym: deter ABRIDGE: To shorten -?abridged?his lengthy speech. Synonyms: curtail, diminish,?retrench Anthonyms: protract, elongate,?amplify ABROGATE: To abolish or render void - a treaty?abrogated?by mutual consent. Synonyms: annul, nullify, rescind, void ABSTEMIOUS: Moderate in the use of food or drink -?abstemious?in his habits. Synonym: temperate ACADEMIC: Pertaining to school; theoretical academic interests; an?academic?discussion,?with no practical implications. Synonym: scholastic ACCEDE: To?agree to?-accede?to a request. Synonym: assent Antonym: demur ACCELERATE: - To quicken, speed tip - took an?accelerated?course in order to graduate early. Synonym: expedite (adj. expeditious) Antonym: retard ACCOLADE: An award or salute - a tremendous?accolade?for a returning hero. Synonyms: tribute, ovation ACCORD: Agreement or harmony - in full?accord?with his view. Synonyms: concord, concurrence Antonyms:dissension, discord ACRIMONIOUS: Sharp or harsh in language or temper - stung by the?acrimonious?remark. Synonyms:caustic, acerb, pungent, tart, mordant, acrid; (noun) asperity Antonyms:suave, affable ACUMEN: Keenness of mind or insight - showing exceptional business?acumen. Synonyms:perspicacity, discernment, perception Antonym:obtuseness ADMONISH?(noun:?ADMONITION): To warn or find fault gently -?admonishing?the unruly child. Synonyms:chide, caution, reprimand, reprehend, reproach ADVERSARY: (adj.: ADVERSE): An opponent - his?adve