TOEFL Vocabulary

#221

parallel

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The two roads run parallel to each other.
2. The two studies showed parallel changes.
3. The two societies followed parallel patterns of growth.

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#222

parameter

Noun

Example sentences

1. The test must stay within these parameters.
2. Temperature is an important parameter in the experiment.
3. The researchers changed one parameter at a time.

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#223

phase

Noun

Example sentences

1. The project entered its final phase.
2. Children pass through several phases of development.
3. The project entered its final phase.

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#224

predict

Verb

Example sentences

1. Experts predict more rain next week.
2. It is hard to predict future prices.
3. The model predicts future changes in rainfall.

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#225

principal

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The principal reason for the delay was bad weather.
2. Our principal aim is to improve safety.
3. The principal source of energy is sunlight.

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#226

prior

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Prior experience is not required.
2. Please call us prior to your visit.
3. Participants had no prior experience with the software.

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#227

professional

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She gave a professional presentation.
2. Teachers need regular professional training.
3. Teachers require continuous professional development.

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#228

project

Noun

Example sentences

1. Our class is working on a science project.
2. The road project will take two years.
3. The research project will last two years.

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#229

promote

Verb

Example sentences

1. The campaign promotes healthy eating.
2. The school promotes respect among students.
3. The campaign promotes healthy eating.

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#230

regime

Noun

Example sentences

1. The country changed its political regime.
2. The patient follows a strict treatment regime.
3. The plants were grown under a strict watering regime.

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#231

resolve

Verb

Example sentences

1. We met to resolve the problem.
2. The two sides resolved their disagreement peacefully.
3. Further research may resolve the uncertainty.

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#232

retain

Verb

Example sentences

1. This material retains heat for a long time.
2. Students retain more when they review often.
3. The material can retain heat for several hours.

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#233

series

Noun

Example sentences

1. The museum offers a series of lectures.
2. A series of small errors caused the problem.
3. The experiment involved a series of controlled tests.

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#234

statistic

Noun

Example sentences

1. This statistic shows a rise in unemployment.
2. One statistic cannot explain the whole issue.
3. One important statistic is the rate of school attendance.

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#235

status

Noun

Example sentences

1. Please check the status of your application.
2. Education can improve a person's social status.
3. The report evaluates the current status of the species.

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#236

stress

Noun

Example sentences

1. Too much stress can harm your health.
2. The bridge is designed to carry heavy stress.
3. Long working hours can increase stress.

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#237

subsequent

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Subsequent tests gave the same result.
2. The first event affected all subsequent decisions.
3. Subsequent studies confirmed the original finding.

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#238

sum

Noun

Example sentences

1. The sum of five and three is eight.
2. They paid a large sum for the land.
3. The sum of the percentages must equal 100.

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#239

summary

Noun

Example sentences

1. Write a short summary of the article.
2. The final page gives a summary of the results.
3. The abstract provides a summary of the research.

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#240

undertake

Verb

Example sentences

1. The team undertook a difficult research project.
2. She agreed to undertake the task.
3. The team undertook a detailed investigation.

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