TOEFL Vocabulary

#261

evolve

Verb

Example sentences

1. Languages evolve over time.
2. The plan evolved as new information appeared.
3. Languages evolve as societies change.

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#262

expand

Verb

Example sentences

1. The company plans to expand its services.
2. Heat causes metal to expand.
3. The university plans to expand its science program.

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#263

expose

Verb

Example sentences

1. The article exposed serious problems in the system.
2. Do not expose the plant to very cold air.
3. The experiment exposed plants to different light levels.

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#264

external

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The building has external damage.
2. The project received help from an external expert.
3. External factors influenced the final result.

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#265

facilitate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Clear rules facilitate teamwork.
2. The new app facilitates communication between teachers and parents.
3. Clear diagrams facilitate understanding.

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#266

fundamental

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Water is fundamental to life.
2. Trust is a fundamental part of friendship.
3. Trust is fundamental to effective cooperation.

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#267

generate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The wind turbines generate electricity.
2. The discussion generated several new ideas.
3. The new system generates electricity from wind.

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#268

generation

Noun

Example sentences

1. My generation uses technology every day.
2. Electricity generation increased last year.
3. Each generation faces different social challenges.

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#269

image

Noun

Example sentences

1. The picture shows an image of Earth.
2. The company wants to improve its public image.
3. The satellite image shows changes in forest cover.

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#270

liberal

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The school offers a liberal education.
2. He has liberal views about social change.
3. The college offers a liberal education in arts and sciences.

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#271

license

Noun

Example sentences

1. You need a license to drive a car.
2. The company received a license to operate.
3. The company needs a license to operate the facility.

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#272

logic

Noun

Example sentences

1. I do not understand the logic of this decision.
2. Her argument follows clear logic.
3. The argument lacks logic and supporting evidence.

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#273

margin

Noun

Example sentences

1. Leave a wide margin on the left side.
2. The team won by a small margin.
3. The candidate won by a narrow margin.

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#274

medical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She needs medical treatment.
2. The university has a medical school.
3. The study examined access to medical care.

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#275

mental

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Sleep is important for mental health.
2. The puzzle requires strong mental effort.
3. Sleep is essential for mental performance.

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#276

modify

Verb

Example sentences

1. We modified the plan to reduce costs.
2. The machine can be modified for different uses.
3. The researchers modified the procedure.

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#277

monitor

Verb

Example sentences

1. Doctors monitor the patient's condition.
2. The school monitors student progress.
3. Scientists monitor air quality in major cities.

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#278

network

Noun

Example sentences

1. The trains form a large transport network.
2. She has a strong professional network.
3. The internet is a global communication network.

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#279

notion

Noun

Example sentences

1. I disagree with the notion that money brings happiness.
2. The book challenges an old notion about learning.
3. The evidence challenges the notion that intelligence is fixed.

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#280

objective

Noun

Example sentences

1. Our main objective is to reduce waste.
2. The project achieved its first objective.
3. The main objective is to reduce water waste.

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