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TOEFL essential word
TOEFL essential words / Lesson 23
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| analogous | مانند , قابل مقايسه , متشابه کلمات هم ریشه: analogy The action of light waves is analogous to the action of sound waves. The analogy between the behavior of the bacteria in the lab and in the human body is not clear. |
| approximately | تقريبا کلمات هم ریشه: approximate, approximation There are approximately 100 billion galaxies in the universe. The results of this study approximate those of a previous study. |
| compel | مجبورکردن , وادار کردن کلمات هم ریشه: compelling The representatives were compelled to vote in favor of the legislation despite their personal opposition to it. The lawyer's plea was made in a compelling manner. |
| formidable | ترسناک , نيرومند , قوي , سهمگين کلمات هم ریشه: formidably Their formidable opponents gave no sign of weakness. The man's voice echoed formidably throughout the hallway. |
| intrusive | فضول,فضولا نه,سرزده و ناخوانده(وارد شونده), بزور داخل شونده کلمات هم ریشه: intrude, intruder, intrusion The intrusive bacteria caused his condition to worsen. The intrusion of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house. |
| periodically | بصورت دوره اي , در فواصل معين کلمات هم ریشه: periodic, periodical Some materials periodically demonstrate unusual behavior when frozen. She has periodic desires to get a job. |
| prone | متمايل , مستعد , مهيا کلمات هم ریشه: prone Most liquids are prone to contract when frozen. She is prone to study hard the night before her tests. |
| prophetic | نبوتي , مبني بر پيشگويي کلمات هم ریشه: prophecy, prophet His prophetic power were investigated by a team of psychologists. The brilliant student fulfilled his teacher's prophecy that he would be a successful doctor. |
| proportion | تناسب , نسبت کلمات هم ریشه: proportional, proportionate, proportionally The goal of establishing a space station will take a team effort of major proportions. The pilot's salary is proportional to that of pilots of other airlines. |
| readily | به سادگی کلمات هم ریشه: ready, readiness The workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria. Her readiness to cooperate was an important factor in the investigation. |
| reliably | قابل اطمينان , موثق , معتبر , قابل اتکا کلمات هم ریشه: rely, reliant, reliance An appliance must perform its task reliably to be popular with consumers. Satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability. |
| reluctant | بي ميل کلمات هم ریشه: reluctance, reluctantly Although not completely satisfied with the contract, the officials reluctantly agreed to sign it. The electrician was reluctant to estimate the cost of the repair work. |
| renown | آوازه و نام , شهرت , معروفيت , اشتهار کلمات هم ریشه: renowned This school is of great renown. The renowned conductor made a guest appearance at the concert. |
| sacrifice | قرباني , فداکاري , قرباني دادن , فداکاري کردن کلمات هم ریشه: sacrificial He sacrificed his day off to help clean up the neighborhood. She made sacrifices in order to be able to attend the university. |
| triumph | پيروزي , فتح , جشن فيروزي , پيروزمندانه , فتح وظفر کلمات هم ریشه: triumphant, triumphal His career was characterized by one triumph after another. He triumphed over all of his difficulties. |