TOEFL

Question 1

Alley

Answer 1

Synonym: Passage
A narrow passageway between or behind buildings.

a path lined with trees, bushes, or stones.

Question 2

alongside

preoposition.

Answer 2

close to the side of; next to

Phrase: she was sitting alongside him

Question 3

although

conjunction.

Answer 3

in spite of the fact that; even though

Phrase: although the sun was shinning it was’t that warm.

Question 4

altogether

adverb

Answer 4

completely; totally.

Phrase: I stopped seeing her altogether

Question 5

amendment

noun.

Answer 5

a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

synonym: revision, alteration, change, modification.

Phrase: an amendment to existing bail laws.

Question 6

amid

preposition

Answer 6

surrounded by; in the middle of.

Phrase: John looked for his friends amid the crowd.

Question 7

appoint

verb

Answer 7

assign a job or role to (someone)

Synonym: nominate

phrase: she has been appointed to the board

they appointed her as personnel manager

Question 8

arise

verb

Answer 8

(of a problem, opportunity, or situation) emerge; become apparent.

Phrase: new difficulties had arisen

Question 9

arrange

verb

Answer 9

put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order

Phrase: she had just finished arranging the flowers.

Question 10

array

noun

Answer 10

an impressive display ir range of a particular type of thing.

Synonym: exhibition, exposition

Phrase: there is a vast array of literature on the topic

Question 11

aside

adverb

Answer 11

to one side; out of the way

Phrase: they stood aside and let the car pass

Question 12

assemble

verb

Answer 12

(of people) gather people together in one place for a common purpose .

synonym: come together, get together.

Phrase: a crowd had assembled outside the gates

Question 13

assert

reporting verb

Answer 13

state a fact or belief confidently or forcefully.

Synonym: declare

Phrase: The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development.

He asserted his innocence .

Question 14

assess

verb

Answer 14

evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Phrase: the committee must assess the relative importance of the issues.

It’s difficult to assess whether this is a new trend.

Question 15

asset

noun

Answer 15

a useful or valuable thing or person.

synonym: benefit

Phrase: the school is an asset to the community

Question 16

atop

adverb

Answer 16

on the top

Phrase: the symbol atop of the sentilj church belfry is quite unusual for a catholic region.

Question 17

attempt

verb

Answer 17

make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult)

Synonym: try

Phrase: finally three men attempted the climb but after a day of avalanches they decided to stop.

Question 18

attempt

noun

Answer 18

an effort to achieve or complete difficult task or action.

Phrase: I passed my motorcyle test at the first attempt at the age of 17.

Question 19

auction

noun

Answer 19

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. (Leilão)

Phrase: there were a number of bidders involved in both auctions but none of the properties reached the desired price.

Question 20

ballot

noun

Answer 20

a system of voting secretly an in writing on a particular issue.

synonym: public vote (votação)

Phrase: every district secretary, every regional secretary was elected by ballot.

Question 21

ban

verb

Answer 21

officially or legally prohibit (something)

Synonym: prohibit

Phrase: park is banned around the habour in summer.

Question 22

bankruptcy

noun

Answer 22

the state of being bankrupt

Synonym: insolvency, liquidation, failure

Phrase: many companies were facing bankruptcy.

Question 23

beam

noun

Answer 23

a long sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building.

Phrase: there are very fine oak beams in the oldest part of the house.

Question 24

behalf

noun

Answer 24

in the interests of a person, group, or principle.

synonym: in support of

Phrase: many of our California members worked hard on my behalf, and I want to thank them for their assistance.

Question 25

beneath

preposition

Answer 25

extending or directly underneath

Phrase: a 2.5 mile tunnel beneath the Alps.

Question 26

bias

noun

Answer 26

inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, specially in a way considered to be unfair.

Phrase: there was evidence of bias against foreign applicants.

Question 27

bid

noun

Answer 27

an offer of a price, especially at an aunction.

Phrase: at the fur tables, several buyers make bids for the pets. (dar lance)

Question 28

bind

verb

Answer 28

tie or fasten (something) tightly together.

Phrase: they bound her hands and feet.

Question 29

bishop

noun

Answer 29

Bispo

Question 30

blade

noun

Answer 30

the flat cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool or weapon.

Phrase: cut cleanly using a sharp blade.

Question 31

blend

verb

Answer 31

mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together.

synonym: mix

Phrase: blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water.

Question 32

boast

verb

Answer 32

talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

synonym: brag

Phrase: she boasted about her many conquests.
He boasted that he had taken part in the crime.

Question 33

concur

verb

Answer 33

be of the same opinion; agree

Phrase: the authors concurred with the majority.

Question 34

standard

noun

Answer 34

a level of quality or attainment

synonym: quality

Phrase: their restaurant offers a high standard of service.

Question 35

occur

verb

Answer 35

happen; take place

Phrase: the accident occured at about 3:30 p.m.