TOEFL Vocabulary

#141

emphasis

Noun

Example sentences

1. The course places emphasis on speaking.
2. The teacher gave special emphasis to safety.
3. The course places strong emphasis on academic writing.

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#142

ensure

Verb

Example sentences

1. Check the door to ensure that it is locked.
2. Good planning helps ensure success.
3. Clear instructions ensure that the test is fair.

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#143

exclude

Verb

Example sentences

1. The price excludes food and transport.
2. Do not exclude quiet students from the discussion.
3. The analysis excluded incomplete responses.

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#144

framework

Noun

Example sentences

1. The law provides a framework for action.
2. We used a simple framework to organize the report.
3. The theory provides a framework for understanding behavior.

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#145

fund

Verb

Example sentences

1. The government funded the new health center.
2. Donations fund many community projects.
3. The government funded the research program.

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#146

illustrate

Verb

Example sentences

1. This example illustrates the main idea.
2. The chart illustrates changes in population.
3. The graph illustrates the rise in global temperatures.

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#147

immigrate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Her family immigrated to Canada in 2010.
2. Many people immigrate in search of better opportunities.
3. Many families immigrated in search of work.

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#148

imply

Verb

Example sentences

1. His silence may imply that he disagrees.
2. The results imply that the method needs improvement.
3. The results imply that the treatment may be useful.

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#149

initial

Adjective

Example sentences

1. My initial answer was wrong.
2. The initial meeting lasted only twenty minutes.
3. The initial results were encouraging.

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#150

instance

Noun

Example sentences

1. This is one instance of poor planning.
2. For instance, walking can improve heart health.
3. This is one instance of successful cooperation.

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#151

interact

Verb

Example sentences

1. Children learn when they interact with others.
2. These two systems interact with each other.
3. The two chemicals interact when they are mixed.

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#152

justify

Verb

Example sentences

1. You must justify your answer with evidence.
2. The benefits do not justify the high cost.
3. The author uses recent data to justify the conclusion.

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#153

layer

Noun

Example sentences

1. A thin layer of ice covered the road.
2. The cake has three layers.
3. The atmosphere consists of several layers.

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#154

link

Noun

Example sentences

1. The study found a link between sleep and memory.
2. This road links the two towns.
3. The study found a link between exercise and memory.

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#155

locate

Verb

Example sentences

1. We located the village on the map.
2. The hospital is located near the station.
3. Researchers located the ruins near the river.

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#156

maximize

Verb

Example sentences

1. Good planning can maximize our use of time.
2. The company wants to maximize its profits.
3. The design maximizes the use of natural light.

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#157

minor

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She made a minor mistake in the report.
2. The accident caused only minor damage.
3. The report contains only minor errors.

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#158

negate

Verb

Example sentences

1. One serious error can negate the benefits.
2. The new evidence negated the earlier claim.
3. The new evidence may negate the earlier claim.

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#159

outcome

Noun

Example sentences

1. The outcome of the meeting was positive.
2. We cannot predict the final outcome.
3. Education level strongly influenced the outcome.

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#160

partner

Noun

Example sentences

1. She worked with a partner on the project.
2. The university is a partner in the research program.
3. The university selected a local organization as its research partner.

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