GETTING TO KNOW THE TOEFL
The new dictionary is quite affordable.
He could afford the house because of current low interest rates.
contaminated adj. to make something impure by adding
v. contaminate something dirty or a poisonous substance
n. contamination Syn. pollute
This contaminated water supply must be closed to the public.
Bacteria and insects are frequently agents of food contamination.
discernible adj. noticeable; easily seen
adv. discernibly Syn. detectable
v. discern
n. discernment
A feeling of anxiety was discernible among the members of the team.
The new student was unable to discern the humor of the teacher's joke.
flourishing adj. active and growing; healthy
v. flourish Syn. thriving
Small flourishing companies would be harmed by an increase in the minimum wage.
A young mind will flourish with the proper guidance.
maintain v