Flashcards
TOEFL2
Cards in this deck (11)
- 1CONTROVERSY (n) *There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics.= a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people.
- 2COMPONENT (n) *Fresh fruit and vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet.= one of the parts of a system, process, or machine.
- 3SUSTENANCE (n) *A stick of celery does not provide much sustenance. *When her husband died, she drew sustenance from/she found sustenance in her religious beliefs.=Food
= emotional or mental support.
- 4ADJACENT (adj) *They lived in a house adjacent to the railway. *"There are an enormous number of science-adjacent careers for you to choose from," he explained.= very near, next to, or touching.
= very similar. - 5DİSPERSE (v) *When the rain came down the crowds started to disperse.= to spread across or move away over a large area, or to make something do this.
- 6COMPATİBLE (adj) *Such policies are not compatible with democratic government.=able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else.
- 7İNCİDENCE (n) *There’s been an increased incidence of cancer in the area.=an event, or the rate at which something happens.
=OCCURRENCE. - 8EMBARK ON/UPON STH (v) *We're embarking upon a new project later this year.=to start something new or important.
- 9BOLSTER (v) *She tried to bolster my confidence/morale by telling me that I had a special talent.=to support or improve something or make it stronger.
- 10REPUDİATE (v) *He repudiated the allegation/charge/claim that he had tried to deceive them.=to refuse to accept something or someone as true, good, or reasonable.
- 11EQUILIBRIUM (n) *The disease destroys much of the inner ear, disturbing the animal's equilibrium.= a state of balance.
