TOEFL Vocabulary

#161

philosophy

Noun

Example sentences

1. The school follows a philosophy of equal opportunity.
2. We discussed Greek philosophy in class.
3. The course introduces the philosophy of science.

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#162

physical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Regular activity improves physical health.
2. The library has both digital and physical books.
3. Regular activity improves physical health.

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#163

proportion

Noun

Example sentences

1. A large proportion of students use the bus.
2. Mix the ingredients in the correct proportion.
3. A large proportion of the population lives near the coast.

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#164

publish

Verb

Example sentences

1. The newspaper published the article yesterday.
2. Scientists publish their results in journals.
3. The team plans to publish the results next year.

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#165

react

Verb

Example sentences

1. Plants react to changes in light.
2. How did she react to the news?
3. Some metals react with water.

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#166

register

Verb

Example sentences

1. You must register before the course begins.
2. The machine registers changes in temperature.
3. The instrument registered a sudden temperature change.

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#167

rely

Verb

Example sentences

1. Many families rely on public transport.
2. You can rely on her to finish the work.
3. Many rural communities rely on farming.

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#168

remove

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please remove your shoes before entering.
2. The filter removes dirt from the water.
3. The filter removes harmful particles from the water.

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#169

scheme

Noun

Example sentences

1. The city started a scheme to recycle waste.
2. The training scheme helps young people find jobs.
3. The government introduced a scheme to support small farms.

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#170

sequence

Noun

Example sentences

1. Put the pictures in the correct sequence.
2. The events happened in a clear sequence.
3. The diagram shows the sequence of volcanic events.

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#171

sex

Noun

Example sentences

1. The study compared results by age and sex.
2. The form asks for the person's sex.
3. The study examined differences according to age and sex.

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#172

shift

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company shifted its focus to online sales.
2. There was a sudden shift in public opinion.
3. The data show a shift toward renewable energy.

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#173

specify

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please specify the date and time.
2. The rules specify what students must bring.
3. The instructions specify the required word count.

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#174

sufficient

Adjective

Example sentences

1. We have sufficient food for everyone.
2. One example is not sufficient to prove the point.
3. The evidence was sufficient to support the theory.

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#175

task

Noun

Example sentences

1. Our first task is to collect information.
2. She completed the task before lunch.
3. Students completed a listening task.

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#176

technical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The manual uses simple technical language.
2. We had a technical problem with the computer.
3. The manual explains the technical details of the system.

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#177

technique

Noun

Example sentences

1. This breathing technique helps people relax.
2. The artist used a new painting technique.
3. The researcher used a new sampling technique.

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#178

technology

Noun

Example sentences

1. Modern technology has changed communication.
2. The school uses technology in every classroom.
3. Digital technology has transformed communication.

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#179

valid

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Your ticket is valid for one day.
2. The study reached a valid conclusion.
3. The experiment produced valid results.

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#180

volume

Noun

Example sentences

1. Please lower the volume of the television.
2. The library contains a large volume of information.
3. The volume of the gas increased as it warmed.

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