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Book: 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Beforehand

foreordain,before an action or event, in advance, before something else happens or is done

Being

creature, existence

Blossom

1) flourish, thrive, prosper, succeed, bloom, burgeon.2)a small flower.3) if trees ~, they produce flowers

1)The cherry tree was covered in blossom./2) (When people blossom, they become more attractive, successful, or confident, and when good feelings or relationships blossom, they develop and become stronger) blossom into = The idea blossomed into a successfu πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Boast

1) (v) exaggerate, puff, overstate, brag (to talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions).2) if a place, object, or organization ~ something, it has something that is very good.3) (n) something that you like telling people because

1.She's always boasting about how clever her children are.boast about = He’s boasting about how much money he has made. 2.The city boasts two excellent museums. πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Bombard

assault, strike, assail, shell,to do something too often or too much, for example criticizing or questioning someone, or giving too much information

My brothers bombarded me with snowballs as soon as I stepped out of the house.The office was bombarded by telephone calls. bombard somebody with something= They bombarded him with questions. Today we are bombarded with advice on what to eat and what to πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Boom

1)(n) expansion; a quick increase of business activity 2) (n) an increase in how popular or successful something is, or in how often it happens.3) (v) if business, trade, or a particular area is ~ing, it is increasing and being very successful

1.The boom has created job opportunities. A sudden boom in the housing market. The economy went from boom to bust (=from increasing to decreasing). cause/lead to a boom =Tax cuts sometimes lead to an economic boom. trigger/spark a boom (=start it)= The l πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Boon

great benefit,something that is very useful and makes your life a lot easier or better

Boost

raise, increase, improve,to increase or improve something and make it more successful

The plan was meant to boost agricultural production.The new resort area has boosted tourism. boost somebody’s confidence/morale(Ψ±ΩˆΨ­ΫŒΩ‡)/ego = The win boosted the team’s confidence. πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Boundary

periphery;the real or imaginary line that marks the edge of a state, country etc, or the edge of an area of land that belongs to someone

1)National boundaries are becoming increasingly meaningless in the global economy.2) cross/transcend a boundary= These are practical problems that cross political boundaries.3) mark/form a boundary= The river Jordan marks the boundary between Israel and J πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Breakthrough

revolution, success, advance, development, innovation, progress;an important new discovery in something you are studying

Breed

(v)reproduce, 1)to cause a particular feeling or condition 2) if animals ~, they mate in order to have babies.3) if a place, situation, or thing ~ a particular type of person, it produces that type.4 (N) a type of animal that is kept as a pet or on a farm

1)Eagles breed during the cooler months of the year. 2) Poor living conditions breed violence and despair.3) confidence breeds success and success breeds confidence, too. use for adj like resentment/ hatred/violence πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

Brew

develop; (of an unwelcome event or situation) begin to develop.

Brittle

breakable, fragile, frail, hard but liable to break easily

Bulk

largest area: major part: great quantity: large part: large portion: majority

Burgeon

expand, to grow or develop quickly

1)The Vietnam anti-war movement began to burgeon in 1965. 2) the burgeoning market for digital cameras.3) The illegal diamond trade that was burgeoning in Kimberley ensured that there was a steady supply of prisoners πŸ“– 1212 Words to Pass TOEFL iBT

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