AR- AS- : Essential TOEFL Vocabulary 500

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arbitrary

adjective

[ar BIT rayri]

subject to individual will or discretion

The boy who broke the lamp wasn't the who was punished - it was frustratingly arbitrary.

Synonyms: random, undetermined

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argue

verb

[AHR gyoo]

to disagree over

Let's try not to argue over who does the dishes tonight.

Synonyms: fight, quarrel

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artistic

adjective

[ahr TIS tik]

exhibiting visual taste or skill

She was so artistic that even her fruit bowl was arranged in a beautiful manner.

Synonyms: aesthetic, creative

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assignment

noun

[uh SAYHN muhntk]

something given to someone as a required task

I was very busy this week, and so I was unable to complete the homework assignment.

Synonyms: job, duty

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assistance

noun

[uh SIS tuhns]

help or support

The old woman required assistance when getting in and out of cars.

Synonyms: aid, relief

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assumed

verb

[uh SOOMD]

to expect something to be true

Given that you hate crowds, I assumed you wouldn't want extra ticket for the concert toghint.

Synonyms: took for granted, supposed

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assumptions

noun

[uh SUHMP shuhnz]

opinion which are taken for granted or presumed to be true

I made some assumptions about Dana's character without really knowing her.

Synonyms:beliefs, judgements