tailieunhanh - Essential words for the toefl part 12

Tham khảo tài liệu 'essential words for the toefl part 12', ngoại ngữ, toefl - ielts - toeic phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | MATCHING Choose the synonym. 1. marvel A ridge B chaos C wonder D combination 6. involuntary A infrequent B substantial C automatic D immeasurable 2. display A disperse B decline C disguise D demonstration 7. elements A ingredients B measurements C marks D spans 3. oddly A symbolically B presumably C tightly D strangely A tangible B legitimate C accountable D measurable 4. appropriately A supposedly B aptly C tangibly D durably 9. reflection A image B synthesis C solid D tightness 5. moderate A sustained B medium C sharp D periodic 10. tangible A firm B consistent C concrete D tedious TEST QUESTIONS Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. 1. Any insect landing on the Venus flytrap touches trigger hairs that cause the trap to close tightly. A quickly B mercilessly C firmly D involuntarily 2. The cultural life of New Orleans is a synthesis of contributions by both blacks and whites. A product B demonstration C reflection D combination 3. The Twin Towers are familiar symbols of the New York City sky-line. A buildings B landmarks C marvels D ingredients 4. Sustained industrial growth and strong consumer spending must be present in order for an economy to grow. A tangible B consistent C moderate D measurable 5. The Sweetwater River was supposedly named by General William Ashley in 1823 because its water tasted sweet to his trappers. A presumably B oddly C aptly D predictably LESSON 28 aggravating amusement conceivably convert curative debilitating deplete finite perceive security toxic tranquility trap undeniably underestimated aggravating adj. making worse annoying n. aggravation Syn. irritating v. aggravate The aggravating delay was caused by road repairs. The shortage of work aggravated the crisis in the small town. amusement n. something that holds interest and is adv. amusingly enjoyable adj. amusing v. amuse Syn. diversion We listened in amusement as he tried to convince his friend to lend him 50. His .