AT- AW-: Essential TOEFL Vocabulary

Online dictionary

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attention

noun

[uh TEN shuhn]

concentration of one's thoughts or observations on a subject

 

make sure to pay attention in class, or you will have trouble with the homework.

Synonyms: notice, thought

 

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attitude

noun

[At i tood]

outlook on the world

 

She had such an enthusiastic attitude that everyone enjoyed being around her.

Synonyms: manner, disposition

 

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autonomous

adjective

[aw TON uh muhs]

independent or self-governing

 

After years of being under Soviet rule, Oithuania finally became an autonomous nation in 1990.

Synonyms: free, self-determining

 

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availability

noun

[uh vey luh BIL i tee]

the quality of being around when needed

 

The popular hotel is in such demand that it has limited availability.

Synonyms: accessibility, handiness

 

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available

adjective

[uh vey luh buhl]

able to be used, obtained, or accessed

 

The shoes I wanted to order from the store are, unfortunately, no longer available.

Synonyms: accessible, free

 

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aware

adjective

[uh WAIRl]

possessing knowledge

 

Soldiers need to be aware of potential danger at all times, even when they least expect it.

Synonyms: conscious, informed

 

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