TOEFL vocabulary test

Author: Chen Dong
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: The main features of this book are as follows:
1. The 1,811 TOEFL test vocabulary words selected by Teacher Yu have been meticulously annotated based on the original meaning of the TOEFL exam. These words are closely aligned with TOEFL passages, effectively overcoming reading obstacles. When you diligently memorize the listed 1,811 words, it means you have resolved 99% of the vocabulary issues in the TOEFL exam.
2. It includes common prefixes and suffixes for the TOEFL exam, as well as frequently used prefixes and suffixes in English. Additionally, it adds words with the same root, all of which are selected from TOEFL exam questions. This helps students further expand their vocabulary and lay a solid foundation for preparing for higher-level exams like GRE and GMAT in the future.
3. Besides the memory methods for prefixes and suffixes, this book also lists other humorous mnemonic techniques, collectively known as associative memory methods. For example, phonetic mnemonic method: chaos (n. chaos) can be remembered through pinyin as [chao] (noisy) + s (death) → noisy death → chaos. Such memory methods may not be entirely scientific, but they have proven effective in practice and, to some extent, add a touch of fun to the monotonous process of memorizing words.
4. Considering the characteristics of vocabulary assessment in the TOEFL exam, this book lists synonyms for all words that may be tested in vocabulary questions. All added synonyms are derived from TOEFL exam questions. The origins of all words appearing in domestic exam questions over the past decade are annotated, making it convenient to consult while also helping students understand the features of vocabulary assessment in the TOEFL exam. Additionally, it allows for a better grasp of word usage by revisiting the original questions.
5. It includes an English reverse alphabetical order, facilitating the comparison and study of similar-looking words. This also helps in grouping highly related words together for memory.
6. The core vocabulary of 1,811 words from the original word frequency table forms the foundation of this book. Combined with the related root words and synonyms added based on these words, the book contains over 5,000 recorded words, more comprehensively covering the vocabulary required for the TOEFL exam.