TOEFL Vocabulary Word List

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20 Words

1 analyze To examine something carefully, breaking it into parts to understand it better.
2 significant Important enough to be noticed or to have a real effect.
3 phenomenon An observable event, fact, or occurrence, especially one that is studied or explained scientifically.
4 hypothesis A proposed explanation for something that can be tested through further study or experiment.
5 consequently As a result of what was just mentioned; therefore.
6 furthermore In addition to what has already been said; moreover.
7 substantial Large enough in size, amount, or value to be significant.
8 criteria The plural of "criterion" — standards or requirements used to judge something.
9 context The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
10 aspect A particular feature or part of something being considered.
11 factor One of several things that contributes to or influences a result.
12 concept A general idea or notion formed in the mind, especially an abstract one.
13 approach To move closer to something or someone.
14 method A particular way or process of doing something.
15 diverse Made up of many different kinds of people or things.
16 evident Clear and obvious; easily seen or understood.
17 sufficient Enough for a particular purpose; adequate.
18 framework A basic supporting structure that gives shape to a building or object.
19 indicate To point out or show; to make something known.
20 demonstrate To show someone how to do something by performing it.