Monday, November 28, 2011

COM- : Essential TOEFL Vocabulary 500

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combine
verb
[kuhm BAHYN]

to mix or bring several things together

If you combine flour and water you will get dough.

Synonyms: mix, blend

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common
adjective
[KOM uhn]

widespread or general; shared by many

It is common knowledge that exercise is good for your health.

Synonyms: popular, customary

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compare
verb
[Kuhm PAIR]

to examine the differences and similarities between two things

If you compare Paris and New York, Paris is much cheaper.

Synonyms: contrast, evaluate

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comparison
noun
[Kuhm PAR uh suhn]

the act of measuring the similarities and differences between two things

A comparison between the two brands of toothpaste shows that they are pretty much the same.

Synonyms: study, analysis

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competing
verb
[Kuhm PEET ing]
 
trying to win over someone or something else
The two competing athletes trained hard to win the race.

Synonyms: fighting, rivalling

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completely
adverb
[Kuhm PLEETlee]

totally

The whole experience was completely different from what we expected.

Synonyms: wholly, entirely

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complex
adjective
[Kuhm PLEKS]

made up of many different parts; hard to understand

The country faced complex economic problems which stemmed from a variety of different causes.

Synonyms: complicated, intricate
 
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component
noun
[Kuhm POH nuhnt]

a part of something

The key component in any laptop these days is its microchip.

Synonyms: element, factor
 
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compromise
verb
[KOM pruh mahyz]

to settle a disagreement by offering a concession

Since I am an early riser and my wife likes to sleep late, we decided to compromise and wake up at 10:00 a.m.

Synonyms: agree, meet halfway, negotiate







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