TOEFL vocabulary Flashcards
Please say the interpretation (translation) of each word or phrase ALOUD. Finally, you NEED TO CREATE A SENTENCE ALOUD with each word or phrase when you practice! Be creative and make them as long as possible. This is the way in which you will activate these words into your Surface Lexicon. (159 cards)
Diverse
Diverso:
The university offers a diverse range of courses, from sciences to the arts.
New York is known for its diverse population, which includes people from all over the world.
To ensure
‘Asegurarse’:
PAST: Ensured
To ensure everyone’s safety, please follow the emergency procedures outlined by the school.
The company implements strict quality checks to ensure the product meets all standards.
Simply put, …
Basicamente:
Simply put, global warming refers to the earth’s rising surface temperature.
Simply put, effective communication can greatly improve workplace productivity.
Firefighters
Bomberos:
Firefighters are trained to handle various emergencies, not just fires.
When the alarm sounded, the firefighters arrived within minutes to control the blaze.
Upset
Afectado/a emocionalmente:
She was upset about the low score on her test, despite studying hard.
It’s common to feel upset after receiving negative feedback, but it’s important to learn from it.
Messy
Desordenado/a:
His desk is always messy, covered with papers and books.
A messy room can make it difficult to find important items when you need them.
Facade
Fachada:
The old hotel kept its historic facade but renovated the interior completely.
Many companies create a friendly facade to attract more customers.
The way I see it, … / To my mind, …
Reemplazo de ‘‘I think’’:
The way I see it, practicing every day is the key to becoming fluent in English.
To my mind, reading extensively is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary.
To put out fires (all day)
Resolver problemas:
The team worked tirelessly to extinguish fires all day in the affected forest area.
Firefighters often have shifts that require them to be ready to extinguish fires all day.
To be (un)familiar with sth
Conocer algo (o no):
He is familiar with the streets of London since he has lived there for five years.
Many visitors are not familiar with local customs, which can lead to misunderstandings.
To bring sth
‘Traer’ algo:
PAST: Brought
Please remember to bring your textbooks to class every day.
She always brings her smile to work, brightening everyone’s day.
Tiring
Agotador:
After a tiring day at work, he likes to relax by watching his favorite TV show.
It can be tiring to climb a hill, but the view from the top is usually worth the effort.
Overconfident
Porfiado:
Being overconfident in an exam can lead to careless mistakes.
He was overconfident about the interview and did not prepare adequately.
Moreover
Además:
This trend has not been proven yet, so we cannot rely on customer’s experiences. Moreover, the recent study highlights the need for more advanced research in this area.
She’s not only talented; moreover, she has the discipline to train every day.
To be used to sth
Estar acostumbrado/a a algo:
After living here for a year, he is used to the cold weather.
She is used to waking up early for her morning run.
Hectic
Caotico / Frenetico:
The city life is hectic but exciting with something always happening.
Managing both work and study can be a hectic schedule for anyone.
Patrons
Comensales:
The cafe’s patrons enjoy the cozy atmosphere and free Wi-Fi.
Library patrons must return their books by the due date.
Hill
Monte, Loma:
The children enjoy sledding down the hill in winter.
It’s quite a challenge to bike up a steep hill.
Format
Formato:
The teacher showed us how to format our essays properly.
This document needs to be in PDF format before you submit it.
To praise / praise
Elogiar / Elogio:
PAST: Praised
The teacher’s praise motivated the students to work harder.
He received much praise for his honesty and hard work.
Custom
Costumbre / Personalizado(a):
In my country, it’s a custom to eat noodles on your birthday for long life.
That car has custom wheels. It looks straight out of the show ‘‘Enchulame la maquina’’.
Levels
Niveles:
The game has several levels, each more difficult than the last.
Water levels in the river rise during the rainy season.
Cheapskate
Tacaño (a):
He’s known as a cheapskate because he never tips at restaurants.
Don’t be such a cheapskate; sometimes it’s nice to treat your friends.
Sight
Vista:
The sight of the mountains in the morning is breathtaking.
He lost his glasses and couldn’t see any sight without them.