DISPARAGE (v.)
To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittle
Did you see the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen? If so, what was your opinion of the movie? Does it deserve to be praised or DISPARAGED? You might be surprised to learn that Megan Fox, the actress who played Mikaela Banes, DISPARAGED Transformers director Michael Bay for focusing more on special effects than acting. Fox also blasted Bay calling him a dictator "who wants to be like Hitler on his sets." Annoyed by Fox's DISPARAGING remarks, Bay shot back saying that Fox is young, "and has a lot of growing to do." Bay finally ended the war of words when he cut Fox from "Transformers 3" saying her role was not integral (essential) to the story.
Quick Quiz:
Mary actually disparaged the musician when she said he —---------.
A. had to focus less on his work
B. didn’t know how to play his instrument
C. had already taken many classes in music
Answer: B
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To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittle
Did you see the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen? If so, what was your opinion of the movie? Does it deserve to be praised or DISPARAGED? You might be surprised to learn that Megan Fox, the actress who played Mikaela Banes, DISPARAGED Transformers director Michael Bay for focusing more on special effects than acting. Fox also blasted Bay calling him a dictator "who wants to be like Hitler on his sets." Annoyed by Fox's DISPARAGING remarks, Bay shot back saying that Fox is young, "and has a lot of growing to do." Bay finally ended the war of words when he cut Fox from "Transformers 3" saying her role was not integral (essential) to the story.
Quick Quiz:
Mary actually disparaged the musician when she said he —---------.
A. had to focus less on his work
B. didn’t know how to play his instrument
C. had already taken many classes in music
Answer: B
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Monotonous
Charles Harrington Elster
Word of the Day: MONOTONOUS (muh-NAHT-uh-nus) Lacking variety, tediously uniform, unvarying and dull. Monotonous means literally having one continuous sound or tone. It combines the word tone with the prefix mono-, one, single. The prefix mono- appears in many English words, including monogamy (muh-NAHG-uh-mee), marriage to one person; monocle (MAHN-uh-kul), a single eyeglass; and monogram (MAHN-uh-gram), two or more letters woven into one.
That which is monotonous is boring because it lacks variety. A monotonous speaker says the same thing again and again in the same tone of voice. Monotonous music is dull and repetitive. A monotonous job is one where the routine never changes. The corresponding noun is monotony (muh-NAHT’n-ee), a tedious lack of variety.
That which is monotonous is boring because it lacks variety. A monotonous speaker says the same thing again and again in the same tone of voice. Monotonous music is dull and repetitive. A monotonous job is one where the routine never changes. The corresponding noun is monotony (muh-NAHT’n-ee), a tedious lack of variety.
DISMISSIVE (adj.)
refusing to consider someone or something seriously
What do the artist Jackson Pollock, the author J.K. Rowling, and the Teggae singer and rapper Sean Kingston have in common? All three had to overcome DISMISSIVE critics. Bewildered critics ridiculed Pollock, calling him "Jack the Dripper." Indifferent editors at numerous publishing houses rejected J.K. Rowling's story about a boy wizard named Harry Potter. And Sean Kingston almost quit the music industry after his idols Timbaland and Pharrel dismissed his early recordings.
Quick Quiz:
She was very dismissive when I tried to tell her about my problems at work, so I —------.
A. describe everything in detail
B. turned to a more sympathetic friend
C. admire her tolerance to handle personal problems
Answer: B
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refusing to consider someone or something seriously
What do the artist Jackson Pollock, the author J.K. Rowling, and the Teggae singer and rapper Sean Kingston have in common? All three had to overcome DISMISSIVE critics. Bewildered critics ridiculed Pollock, calling him "Jack the Dripper." Indifferent editors at numerous publishing houses rejected J.K. Rowling's story about a boy wizard named Harry Potter. And Sean Kingston almost quit the music industry after his idols Timbaland and Pharrel dismissed his early recordings.
Quick Quiz:
She was very dismissive when I tried to tell her about my problems at work, so I —------.
A. describe everything in detail
B. turned to a more sympathetic friend
C. admire her tolerance to handle personal problems
Answer: B
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ANGUISH (n./v.)
Agonizing physical or mental pain; torment
The movie Batman Begins opens with a young boy's ANGUISH. Eight-year-old Bruce Wayne falls into a cave, where he encounters a swarm of bats. Bruce develops a fear of bats and later urges his parents to leave an opera featuring bat-like creatures. Outside the theater, Bruce's parents are both killed in a robbery. Filled with ANGUISH, Bruce blames himself for his parents' murder and dedicates himself to seeking revenge by fighting the criminals who control Gotham City. As the Caped Crusader, Batman, Bruce wages a successful fight against crime but must face new and even more ANGUISHING questions: Does his crusade have an end? Can he ever have an ordinary life?
Quick Quiz:
She sat for a while, remembering the anguish of the earthquake victims, which made her want —---------.
A. to sob
B. them all killed
C. another milder earthquake
Answer: A
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Agonizing physical or mental pain; torment
The movie Batman Begins opens with a young boy's ANGUISH. Eight-year-old Bruce Wayne falls into a cave, where he encounters a swarm of bats. Bruce develops a fear of bats and later urges his parents to leave an opera featuring bat-like creatures. Outside the theater, Bruce's parents are both killed in a robbery. Filled with ANGUISH, Bruce blames himself for his parents' murder and dedicates himself to seeking revenge by fighting the criminals who control Gotham City. As the Caped Crusader, Batman, Bruce wages a successful fight against crime but must face new and even more ANGUISHING questions: Does his crusade have an end? Can he ever have an ordinary life?
Quick Quiz:
She sat for a while, remembering the anguish of the earthquake victims, which made her want —---------.
A. to sob
B. them all killed
C. another milder earthquake
Answer: A
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Word of the Day: LEGACY (LEG-uh-see)
Something handed down from the past, an inheritance. Legacy may be used in two ways. It may mean a gift of money or property provided by a will, an inheritance, bequest: “Her wealthy uncle left her a generous legacy.” It may also mean anything inherited or passed down through time: “The cultural legacy of ancient Greece and Rome has shaped Western civilization.”
Something handed down from the past, an inheritance. Legacy may be used in two ways. It may mean a gift of money or property provided by a will, an inheritance, bequest: “Her wealthy uncle left her a generous legacy.” It may also mean anything inherited or passed down through time: “The cultural legacy of ancient Greece and Rome has shaped Western civilization.”
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Manifold
Charles Harrington Elster
Word of the Day: MANIFOLD (MAN-i-fohld)
Numerous and varied, consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or characteristics: a large company with manifold operations and divisions; a challenging executive position with manifold responsibilities. Manifold may sound like a fancy substitute for many, but it's not. While many simply means much, a lot, manifold emphasizes variety, diversity. If your job has manifold duties then the things you do are both numerous and
varied. Equally difficult synonyms of manifold are multifarious (MUHL-ti-FAIR -ee-us) and multitudinous (MUHL-ti-T(Y)OO-di-nus). Both manifold and multifarious mean having great variety or diversity: The human race is multifarious, and human nature is even more complex and manifold.Multitudinous means containing a multitude, consisting of a great number of persons or things: “After his promotion to management, Bob was sometimes overwhelmed by mountains of paperwork and multitudinous administrative chores.”
Numerous and varied, consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or characteristics: a large company with manifold operations and divisions; a challenging executive position with manifold responsibilities. Manifold may sound like a fancy substitute for many, but it's not. While many simply means much, a lot, manifold emphasizes variety, diversity. If your job has manifold duties then the things you do are both numerous and
varied. Equally difficult synonyms of manifold are multifarious (MUHL-ti-FAIR -ee-us) and multitudinous (MUHL-ti-T(Y)OO-di-nus). Both manifold and multifarious mean having great variety or diversity: The human race is multifarious, and human nature is even more complex and manifold.Multitudinous means containing a multitude, consisting of a great number of persons or things: “After his promotion to management, Bob was sometimes overwhelmed by mountains of paperwork and multitudinous administrative chores.”
INTEMPERATE (adj.)
Lacking restraint; excessive
TEMPERATE (adj.)
Exercising moderation and restraint
INTEMPERATE habits such as smoking, drinking, and overeating are inimical to good health. In contrast, a TEMPERATE person leads a lifestyle characterized by moderation and self-restraint. Bluto (Animal House), Frank "The Tank" (Old School), and Ben Stone (Knocked Up) were all fun-loving, INTEMPERATE party animals.
Quick Quiz
Someone who is intemperate in eating —-------------.
A. follows a strict dietary regimen
B. is a very picky eater
C. eats excessively
Answer: C
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Lacking restraint; excessive
TEMPERATE (adj.)
Exercising moderation and restraint
INTEMPERATE habits such as smoking, drinking, and overeating are inimical to good health. In contrast, a TEMPERATE person leads a lifestyle characterized by moderation and self-restraint. Bluto (Animal House), Frank "The Tank" (Old School), and Ben Stone (Knocked Up) were all fun-loving, INTEMPERATE party animals.
Quick Quiz
Someone who is intemperate in eating —-------------.
A. follows a strict dietary regimen
B. is a very picky eater
C. eats excessively
Answer: C
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VIABLE (adj.) , FEASIBLE (adj.)
Both mean capable of being accomplished; possible
Soaring oil costs and worries about global warming have prompted a search for VIABLE alternatives to gasoline. Many believe that biofuels, such as corn ethanol, are the most FEASIBLE alternative to America's dependence upon imported oil. Indeed, investments in biofuels soared from $5 billion in 1995 to $38 billion in 2005 and are expected to top $no billion in 2010. But critics argue that corn ethanol is neither VIABLE nor cost-effective. By diverting grain from dinner plates to fuel tanks, biofuels are raising world food prices. The grain it takes to fill an SUV tank with ethanol could feed a person for a year.
Quick Quiz:
Nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas; we can —----------.
A) use for a short time at least
B) count on it to serve us effectively
C) use it to produce fossil fuels
Answer: B
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Both mean capable of being accomplished; possible
Soaring oil costs and worries about global warming have prompted a search for VIABLE alternatives to gasoline. Many believe that biofuels, such as corn ethanol, are the most FEASIBLE alternative to America's dependence upon imported oil. Indeed, investments in biofuels soared from $5 billion in 1995 to $38 billion in 2005 and are expected to top $no billion in 2010. But critics argue that corn ethanol is neither VIABLE nor cost-effective. By diverting grain from dinner plates to fuel tanks, biofuels are raising world food prices. The grain it takes to fill an SUV tank with ethanol could feed a person for a year.
Quick Quiz:
Nuclear energy is the only viable alternative to coal or gas; we can —----------.
A) use for a short time at least
B) count on it to serve us effectively
C) use it to produce fossil fuels
Answer: B
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AMALGAM (n.)
A mixture; blend, combination of different elements
Rap star Ludacris' name is actually an AMALGAM. He combined his birth name Cris and his radio handle Luda to COIN (Word 269) the new name - LUDACRIS!
Similarly, rap star Jay-Z's name is also an AMALGAM. Shawn Carter grew up in Brooklyn near where the J-Z subway line has a stop on Marcy Avenue. Carter's friends nicknamed him "Jazzy." Carter later combined the name of the subway line with his nickname to COIN the new name Jay-Z!
Quick Quiz:
History is an amalgam of fact and fiction, which means whatever included in history —-------.
A. may not have actually happened
B. is the origin of dreams and fantasies
C. can be interpreted through literature
Answer: A
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A mixture; blend, combination of different elements
Rap star Ludacris' name is actually an AMALGAM. He combined his birth name Cris and his radio handle Luda to COIN (Word 269) the new name - LUDACRIS!
Similarly, rap star Jay-Z's name is also an AMALGAM. Shawn Carter grew up in Brooklyn near where the J-Z subway line has a stop on Marcy Avenue. Carter's friends nicknamed him "Jazzy." Carter later combined the name of the subway line with his nickname to COIN the new name Jay-Z!
Quick Quiz:
History is an amalgam of fact and fiction, which means whatever included in history —-------.
A. may not have actually happened
B. is the origin of dreams and fantasies
C. can be interpreted through literature
Answer: A
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Word of the Day: MANIFOLD (MAN-i-fohld)
Numerous and varied, consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or characteristics: a large company with manifold operations and divisions; a challenging executive position with manifold responsibilities. Manifold may sound like a fancy substitute for many, but it's not. While many simply means much, a lot, manifold emphasizes variety, diversity. If your job has manifold duties then the things you do are both numerous and
varied. Equally difficult synonyms of manifold are multifarious (MUHL-ti-FAIR -ee-us) and multitudinous (MUHL-ti-T(Y)OO-di-nus). Both manifold and multifarious mean having great variety or diversity: The human race is multifarious, and human nature is even more complex and manifold.Multitudinous means containing a multitude, consisting of a great number of persons or things: “After his promotion to management, Bob was sometimes overwhelmed by mountains of paperwork and multitudinous administrative chores.” @ibtil_TOEFLiBT_GRE_IELTS
Numerous and varied, consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or characteristics: a large company with manifold operations and divisions; a challenging executive position with manifold responsibilities. Manifold may sound like a fancy substitute for many, but it's not. While many simply means much, a lot, manifold emphasizes variety, diversity. If your job has manifold duties then the things you do are both numerous and
varied. Equally difficult synonyms of manifold are multifarious (MUHL-ti-FAIR -ee-us) and multitudinous (MUHL-ti-T(Y)OO-di-nus). Both manifold and multifarious mean having great variety or diversity: The human race is multifarious, and human nature is even more complex and manifold.Multitudinous means containing a multitude, consisting of a great number of persons or things: “After his promotion to management, Bob was sometimes overwhelmed by mountains of paperwork and multitudinous administrative chores.” @ibtil_TOEFLiBT_GRE_IELTS
Dispel (v.)
to make something go away, especially a belief, idea, or feeling
Most football coaches believe that you have to yell and scream at your players in order to win. However, Tony Dungy, the former Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts, disagrees. In his book Quiet Strength, Dungy DISPELS this misconception. Dungy does not belittle his players or scream at them. Instead, he talks quietly and treats everyone with respect. He guides his players instead of goading them.
Quick Quiz:
The Central Bank attempted to dispel rumors of a possible financial crisis, which it says are all —------.
A. signs of a real crisis
B. without foundation
C. only part of the truth
Answer: B
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to make something go away, especially a belief, idea, or feeling
Most football coaches believe that you have to yell and scream at your players in order to win. However, Tony Dungy, the former Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts, disagrees. In his book Quiet Strength, Dungy DISPELS this misconception. Dungy does not belittle his players or scream at them. Instead, he talks quietly and treats everyone with respect. He guides his players instead of goading them.
Quick Quiz:
The Central Bank attempted to dispel rumors of a possible financial crisis, which it says are all —------.
A. signs of a real crisis
B. without foundation
C. only part of the truth
Answer: B
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TOEFL iBT January 9, 2016 Speaking Task 1:@aalaeeTOEFLiBT
The school allows students to keep pets in their dorms. Do you think it is good or not?
The school allows students to keep pets in their dorms. Do you think it is good or not?
TOEFL iBT January 9, 2016 Speaking Task 2:@aalaeeTOEFLiBT
Do you agree or disagree that celebrities such as artists and athlete should be the role model for people?
Do you agree or disagree that celebrities such as artists and athlete should be the role model for people?
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The school announced that from next year, interview practice is required for every student in order to graduate. However, the woman in the conversation does not agree with it. First, she said that the interviews are all held by students themselves which is not very formal. No one is going to be nervous or taking it serious. Most of them won’t be preparing for it either because it is not like real interviews, the result doesn’t really matter. Second, during the graduation season, everyone is busy with their papers, exams, and part-time jobs. They do not have time to prepare for it or participate. It actually won’t help.
The school announced that from next year, interview practice is required for every student in order to graduate. However, the woman in the conversation does not agree with it. First, she said that the interviews are all held by students themselves which is not very formal. No one is going to be nervous or taking it serious. Most of them won’t be preparing for it either because it is not like real interviews, the result doesn’t really matter. Second, during the graduation season, everyone is busy with their papers, exams, and part-time jobs. They do not have time to prepare for it or participate. It actually won’t help.