TOEFL Vocabulary

#21

establish

Verb

Example sentences

1. They established a new school in the village.
2. The study established a clear link between the two.
3. The experiment established a link between sleep and memory.

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#22

estimate

Verb

Example sentences

1. We estimate that the trip will take two hours.
2. The builder estimated the cost of the work.
3. Experts estimate that the population will double by 2050.

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#23

evident

Adjective

Example sentences

1. It was evident that she needed help.
2. The change became evident after one month.
3. The benefits of the program were evident after one year.

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#24

export

Noun

Example sentences

1. Coffee is an important export for the country.
2. The company exports fruit to several countries.
3. Coffee is one of the country's main exports.

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#25

factor

Noun

Example sentences

1. Cost is an important factor in our decision.
2. Weather was a major factor in the accident.
3. Income is an important factor in access to education.

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#26

finance

Noun

Example sentences

1. He studies finance at university.
2. The project needs more finance to continue.
3. The course examines public finance and government spending.

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#27

formula

Noun

Example sentences

1. Use this formula to calculate the total.
2. The scientist wrote the formula on the board.
3. Students used a formula to calculate the area.

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#28

function

Noun

Example sentences

1. The main function of roots is to take in water.
2. This button has a different function.
3. One function of roots is to absorb water from the soil.

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#29

identify

Verb

Example sentences

1. Can you identify the bird in the picture?
2. The study identified three main problems.
3. The study identifies three major causes of migration.

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#30

income

Noun

Example sentences

1. Her main income comes from teaching.
2. Families with low income may need support.
3. Household income affects spending on education.

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#31

indicate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The sign indicates the way to the station.
2. The results indicate that the plan is working.
3. The results indicate that the treatment is effective.

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#32

individual

Noun

Example sentences

1. Each individual has different needs.
2. The program supports the individual, not only the group.
3. Each individual completed the questionnaire privately.

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#33

interpret

Verb

Example sentences

1. Students interpreted the poem in different ways.
2. It is difficult to interpret these results.
3. Different historians may interpret the event differently.

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#34

involve

Verb

Example sentences

1. The job involves working with children.
2. The project will involve several local groups.
3. The project involves collecting samples from several regions.

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#35

issue

Noun

Example sentences

1. Water shortage is a serious issue in the region.
2. The class discussed the issue of online safety.
3. Water scarcity is a serious global issue.

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#36

labor

Noun

Example sentences

1. The farm depends on seasonal labor.
2. Building the road required a lot of labor.
3. The factory reduced labor costs through automation.

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#37

legal

Adjective

Example sentences

1. You should get legal advice before signing.
2. It is legal to park here after six.
3. The report discusses the legal rights of refugees.

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#38

legislate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The government may legislate to protect workers.
2. Parliament legislated against unsafe building practices.
3. Governments may legislate to reduce harmful emissions.

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#39

major

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Air pollution is a major health problem.
2. The city made major changes to public transport.
3. Climate change is a major challenge for coastal cities.

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#40

method

Noun

Example sentences

1. This method helps students remember new words.
2. Scientists used a simple method to test the idea.
3. The researchers used a reliable method to measure stress.

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