The TOEFL Exam: Essential English Vocabulary: List 4

The pace of training seemed to accelerate in our last two weeks. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing

Her organization advocates for better care and living conditions for seniors in long-term care facilities. Washington Times (Jan 23, 2021)

The federal government allocates vaccines to states based on population. Washington Times (Jan 20, 2021)

The project is a volunteer effort to compile data from state health agencies. Washington Post (Nov 18, 2020)

The existence of foreign fighters would complicate an already messy ground battle. Fox News (Oct 5, 2020)

She was taking two sides at once, to please everyone; she always chose peace over truth, was always eager to conform. Americanah

The agonized faces convey an almost unbearable pain and grief. History of Art, Volume 1

Other popular fast foods derive their flavor from unexpected sources. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

I display another picture, and then another and another and another, each one a tiny part of the whole. The One and Only Ivan

The numbers proposed were so huge that, frankly, they seemed exaggerated and improbable. Washington Post (Oct 5, 2020)

These fine women exemplify the best of American spirit and intellect. New York Times (Jan 29, 2018)

Throughout the day, our body temperature fluctuates, affecting our daily levels of alertness and how well we function during activity. Southern Living (Mar 31, 2010)

His mind would not shut down until he formulated a plan. Washington Times (May 17, 2020)

“I was watching. It was pretty obvious what was going on.” Water for Elephants

The National Zoo held a contest, providing four potential names for the new panda cub, then selected the one receiving the most votes. Washington Post (Jan 23, 2021)

She and her classmates are expected to be proficient readers in third grade, when they will start taking high-stakes standardized exams. Washington Post (Dec 1, 2020)

When she knocked later on his study door to say she was leaving, he did not respond. Half of a Yellow Sun

He grins and reveals a row of crooked teeth. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish

“Why do you say vague things if you don’t want to be asked about them?” Divergent

Several of the otherwise well-designed trials involved too few participants or did not last long enough to reach a scientifically valid conclusion. New York Times (Jan 29, 2018)