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a play-by-play account
A detailed report describing each event in the order it happened.
a slap in the face
An action that insults or embarrasses someone, especially unexpectedly.
a whole lot more
Much more; a much larger amount.
a whole new ballgame
A completely different situation that needs new rules or approaches.
abrasive
A rough material used to grind, smooth, or polish a surface.
absolute monarch
A king or queen whose power is not limited by laws or a parliament.
absorb
To take in or soak up something.
abstract
conceptual or theoretical idea
abstract expressionism
A mid-1900s American art style using bold, free brushwork instead of realistic images.
abundant
existing in large quantities or numbers
accelerate
to increase speed or rate of movement
accessible
easy to reach or enter
accommodate
to adapt to someone's needs
accomplish
To successfully achieve a goal.
accordingly
in a way that is appropriate or suitable
accumulate
increase in quantity
accuse
To say someone did something wrong.
acid rain
Rain made harmful by pollution from factories and cars.
acronym
A word formed from initial letters.
act up
To misbehave or cause trouble.
adaptation
Change to fit a new environment or situation.
admission
The act of allowing entry.
advisor
A person who gives advice or guidance.
aesthetic
Related to beauty or the appearance of something.
Words selected by Inoh for the TOEFL iBT test. Not an official ETS list. How these words were chosen →