The TOEFL Exam: Essential English Vocabulary: List 8

The artwork is hung between two of the living room windows, above a lovely abstract piece by Ms. Chapman herself. New York Times (Mar 12, 2020)

Before anyone visited the moon, scientists made very accurate measurements of its distance. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story

Am I acting in a way that is consistent with what I preach? A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age

“First thing I did was brush up on all the contemporary music. It’s so exciting, all the new music.” Americanah

On the other hand, we maintain that there is no credible evidence for the Earth being visited, now or ever. Cosmos

If it’s true that I play a crucial part in this mission, then he will help me. Challenger Deep

We document the behaviour of the animals at sea — how far they travel and dive, what they eat and how they respond to extreme weather events such as marine heatwaves. Nature (Jan 26, 2020)

We found the hills were enormous—bigger than anything we’d ever seen. Watership Down: A Novel

Eventually, food intake fell to about four hundred calories a day—the equivalent of three potatoes. The Gene

He also understood its essential importance in giving his family a feeling of place and belonging in a new town. The Great Santini

We need an open dialogue among scientists where people present different ideas and then allow evidence to dictate which one is right. Scientific American (Feb 1, 2021)

A hypothesis is a tentative explanation, a proposed answer to the question that underlies your research. The Thing About Jellyfish

“Curiosity is what motivated me to ask questions,” she said. Washington Post (Jan 24, 2020)

The trail doesn’t connect with the park’s formal network of trails, but it is easier to access, and it offers some of the best birding on the peninsula. National Geographic (Jan 12, 2021)

“We want to show your perspective... so people might understand what it’s like from your side. We—we hope it might change some things around here.” The Help

The newspaper called on broadcasters to regulate themselves. Spooked!

The keyboard doesn’t rigidly connect to the tablet, so it flexes and moves unless it’s on a rigid surface like a desk or a table. The Verge (Sep 24, 2019)

Mainstream media coverage of these issues is sporadic and can’t be relied upon to reach everyone at the right time. Slate (Aug 15, 2016)

In keeping with a novel about a writing instructor, Juska’s prose is clean and straightforward. New York Times (Apr 23, 2018)

Aside from the carbon-copy houses, there was nothing uniform about this working-class neighborhood; it was filled with people of all shapes, colors, and backgrounds. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates