TOEFL vocabulary: 12 words that keep appearing in the test
B2–C112 个单词
TOEFL reading passages are drawn from academic textbooks, so the vocabulary repeats. These twelve words carry a lot of weight in the reading and integrated writing sections and are worth over-learning before test day.
使用场景： TOEFL reading, listening and integrated writing.
TOEFL vocabulary — 单词表
| 单词 | 释义 |
|---|---|
| abundant | Present in large quantities.“Fossils are abundant in this region.” |
| adapt | To change to fit new conditions.“Species adapt to warmer water.” |
| comprise | To consist of.“The committee comprises nine members.” |
| diminish | To become smaller or weaker.“The effect diminishes over time.” |
| emerge | To appear or become known.“A pattern began to emerge.” |
| facilitate | To make something easier.“Roads facilitated trade.” |
| inherent | Existing as a natural part.“There is an inherent risk in the method.” |
| phenomenon | An observable event or fact.“Migration is a seasonal phenomenon.” |
| prominent | Important and easily noticed.“She was a prominent scientist.” |
| subsequent | Coming after something else.“Subsequent studies confirmed it.” |
| undergo | To experience a process.“The samples undergo testing.” |
| utilise | To use something for a purpose.“Plants utilise sunlight for energy.” |
如何学习这份单词表
每天添加五到六个词，而不是一次十二个；把例句保留在卡片上，到期时再复习。WordNest 会把每个词安排在七个递增的间隔上——当天，然后 1、3、7、14、30、60 天——这样几个月后这份单词表仍在你的记忆里。想了解这些数字背后的原理，请阅读 间隔重复的工作原理。
Studying toefl vocabulary pairs well with our IELTS vocabulary list, academic English word list and English collocations, or browse all free English word lists.