Sunday, November 13, 2011

AN- : Essential TOEFL Vocabulary 500

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analysis
noun
[uh NAL uh sis]

a breakdown of the components of a substance or phenomenon

Our analysis of the object revealed that it was made of carbon.

Synonyms: study, examination

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analyzing
verb
[AN i lahz ing]

examining critically

The scientist spent hours analyzing the results of the experiment, and still he could not come up with an answer.

Synonyms: studying, investigating, evaluating

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ancient
adjective
[EYN shuhnt]

very old; from the distant past

The ancient temple of Angkor Wat is almost 900 years old.

Synonyms: antique, dated

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announcement
noun
[uh NOUNS nuhnt]

a short speech designed to notify the public of information

There was an announcement on the radio that, due to bad weather, school had been canceled.

Synonyms: declaration, statement

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annoyed
verb
[uh NOID]

disturbed or bothered

The sound of the car alarm downstairs annoyed the residents, who were trying to sleep.

Synonyms: irritated, vexed


 

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