GETTING TO KNOW THE TOEFL
dry
The area known as the Sahara Desert is one of the most arid place in the world.
The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid.
avoid v. to miss or keep away from
adj. avoidable Syn. avert
n. avoidance
She could not avoid letting her feelings show.
The incident would have been avoidable if he had told the truth.
defy v. to show little fear or regard for rules or
adv. defyingly established norms; to challenge
adj. defying Syn. resist
I defy you to find that book in the library's collection.
The circus performer demonstrated her death - defying routine.
enact v. to pass a law
adj. enacted Syn. Legislate
n. enactment
Congress enacted the legislation during its last session.
The enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate.
even adj