B- : Essential TOEFL Vocabulary 500

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background

noun

[BAK ground]

a person's education, knowledge, and cultural upbringing

 

Her background in Romance languages was helpful in her trip through Europe

Synonyms: experience, training

 

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basic

adjective

[BEY sik]

of prime importance; most necessary

 

Basic human rights include the rights to free speech and property.

Synonyms: fundamental, essential

 

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behavior
noun

[bi HEYV yer]

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself; the manner in which something operates

 

The child's rude behavior irritated the guests.

Synonyms: activity, conduct

 

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beliefs
noun

[bi LEEFS]

things which are believed; convictions

 

Many beliefs, such as the idea that the world is flat, turn out to be wrong.

Synonyms: opinions, ideas

 

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benefit

noun

[BEN uh fit]

a positive result or outcome

 

One benefit of exercise is that you will have more energy throughout the day.

Synonyms: advantage, gain

 

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benefited

verb

[BEN uh fit id]

brought advantage to

 

Electric car manufacturers have benefited from the increase in oil prices.

Synonyms: profited, gained

 

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broad

adjective

[brawd]

 

a large range or scope; not narrow

 

The conference featured a broad range of topics, including everything from astrology to exercise.

Synonyms: wide, extensive