TOEFL Vocabulary

#441

deviate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Do not deviate from the marked path.
2. The results deviate from the expected pattern.
3. The results did not deviate greatly from the average.

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#442

displace

Verb

Example sentences

1. The flood displaced hundreds of families.
2. The new road may displace several homes.
3. The dam displaced several villages.

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#443

drama

Noun

Example sentences

1. We watched a short drama in class.
2. The course covers both poetry and drama.
3. Greek drama influenced later European theater.

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#444

eventual

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The eventual result was better than expected.
2. After many delays, the eventual decision was positive.
3. The eventual outcome depended on public support.

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#445

exhibit

Verb

Example sentences

1. The child exhibited signs of tiredness.
2. The museum exhibits ancient tools.
3. The animals exhibit complex social behavior.

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#446

exploit

Verb

Example sentences

1. The company exploited local natural resources.
2. Some employers exploit workers by paying very little.
3. Industries exploited the region's mineral resources.

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#447

fluctuate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Food prices fluctuate during the year.
2. The temperature fluctuated between ten and twenty degrees.
3. Energy prices fluctuate throughout the year.

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#448

guideline

Noun

Example sentences

1. Follow this guideline when writing your report.
2. The school issued new safety guidelines.
3. The university published guidelines for ethical research.

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#449

highlight

Verb

Example sentences

1. The report highlights three main problems.
2. Use a bright color to highlight important words.
3. The report highlights the need for further study.

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#450

implicit

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The message contained an implicit warning.
2. Her agreement was implicit rather than clearly stated.
3. The author's criticism is implicit rather than explicit.

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#451

induce

Verb

Example sentences

1. The medicine may induce sleep.
2. The experiment induced a change in the plants.
3. The treatment induced a measurable change in behavior.

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#452

inevitable

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Some change is inevitable over time.
2. The delay was inevitable because of the storm.
3. Some environmental change is inevitable.

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#453

infrastructure

Noun

Example sentences

1. The city needs better transport infrastructure.
2. Roads and hospitals are part of public infrastructure.
3. The city invested in transport infrastructure.

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#454

inspect

Verb

Example sentences

1. Workers inspect the machine every week.
2. The officer inspected the building for damage.
3. Engineers inspected the bridge for damage.

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#455

intense

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The athletes completed an intense training session.
2. There was intense heat during the afternoon.
3. The region experienced intense rainfall.

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#456

manipulate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The scientist manipulated the data carefully.
2. The machine can manipulate small objects.
3. Researchers manipulated one variable at a time.

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#457

minimize

Verb

Example sentences

1. We should minimize waste in the office.
2. Good planning helps minimize risk.
3. The design minimizes energy loss.

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#458

nuclear

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The country uses nuclear energy.
2. Scientists study the nuclear structure of atoms.
3. The debate focused on nuclear energy.

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#459

offset

Verb

Example sentences

1. Planting trees can offset some pollution.
2. Lower transport costs offset the higher price.
3. Tree planting can offset some carbon emissions.

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#460

paragraph

Noun

Example sentences

1. Write one main idea in each paragraph.
2. The final paragraph summarizes the argument.
3. Each paragraph should begin with a clear topic sentence.

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