TOEFL Vocabulary: Choose Correct Definition Exercise 3

1. Start to exist and experience. Grow and become more advanced or elaborate.

    build

    become

    commence

    develop

2. An object or asset bought or attained. The learning or development of a new skill, quality or habit.

    earnings

    gain

    acquisition

    investment

3. The action of imitating someone or something, usually to entertain or to ridicule someone.

    mimicry

    teasing

    copying

    mockery

4. Demanding the total love and attention of someone. Not willing or happy to share one's possessions.

    jealousy

    ownership

    pride

    possessiveness

5. To be in a state where one is likely to confront or attack. To behave or do something in a determined or forceful manner.

    violent

    aggressive

    bad tempered

    out of control

6. A belief, view or judgement formed about a subject, that may not be based on fact or knowledge. Advice given by an expert or professional.

    outlook

    viewpoint

    expertise

    opinion

7. A statement or expression of very strong and definite criticism or disapproval.

    retrograde

    recession

    compliance

    condemnation

8. A large and very destructive fire. A damaging war or conflict.

    conflagration

    dispute

    deputation

    confluence