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TOEFL or IELTS? New Comparison Chart Released

ETS, the makers of the TOEFL, have just released a comparison chart for TOEFL vs IELTS. The purpose is to help educators (read: admissions offices) compare TOEFL to IELTS and IELTS to TOEFL.... but I think it will be interesting for students as well, especially if you have taken on of the two tests and wonder what your equivalent score might be. To access the chart (it is interactive) go to the ETS page here: http://www.ets.org/toefl/institutions/scores/compare/

On this page you will also find access to more detailed analysis of the comparison by ETS. And, if you have taken both TOEFL and IELTS, I would love to hear what you think of the accuracy of this comparison! Please post in the COMMENTS section if you have!

Powerful TOEFL Tip Video Series, part 2 of 3

OK, you watched Part 1, now it is time to jump into Passive Voice and P.V.N.D.O. (Passive Voice No Direct Object). How to form and recognize the Passive Voice for the TOEFL, let's watch!

41 more great TOEFL words (finishing up the "A"s)!

Hey TOEFL people, let's finish up the letter "A" with 41 more great vocabulary words for the TOEFL (and English language generally). Remember, on the TOEFL you will only be asked for SYNONYMS! So learn all the synonyms here to help boost boost boost your TOEFL Reading score! And don't forget to feed the fish for good luck on your TOEFL test (it works! click above! :-) )

151. ASCRIBE v. to attribute; assign.
152. ASHAMED adj. feeling guilt or shame
153. ASPIRATION n. ambition; desire; an ambitious goal; yearning.
154. ASSAULT v. to attack; abuse.
155. ASSEMBLE v. bring together; congregate; gather; fit together.
156. ASSENT v. to approve; concur; express agreement
157. ASSERT v. to declare; affirm; express oneself firmly.
158. ASSET n. something advantageous or valuable
159. ASSIMILATE v. to absorb; take in; incorporate; adapt.
160. ASSISTANT n. one that assist; a helper; aide.
161. ASSOCIATE v. to link together; join in a relationship.
162. ASSORTMENT n. a collection of varied things; diversified group.
163. ASSUAGE v. to ease; pacify; relieve; lessen; soothe.
164. ASSURE v. to give confidence to; convince; to make certain.
165. ASTOUND v. to astonish; amaze; surprise.
166. ASTRAY adv. away from the proper path; wrong.
167. ASTUTE adj. keen; shrewd
168. ATHEISM n. denial of the existence of God
169. ATMOSPHERE n. the air; the surrounding environment or mood
170. ATROPHY v. to waste away.
171. ATTEMPT v. to make an effort; try; undertake.
172. ARREST v. to affirm; to testify on behalf of
173. ATTRACTION n. something that attracts; charm; allure.
174. AUDACIOUS adj. bold reckless
175. AUDIBLE adj capable of being heard
176. AUDIENCE n. spectators; those who rea4 see or hear a work.
177. AUGMENT v. to increase; make larger.
178. AUGUST adj. awe inspiring; imposing.
179. AUSTERE adj. severe; morally strict; simple and unadorned.
180. AUTHORIZE v. to give legal power; to approve; sanction
181. AUTOCRAT n. domineering person; despot
182. AUTOMATIC adj. following naturally; habitual; self-moving
183. AUTONOMOUS adj. independent; self-contained; self-governing.
184. AVARICE n. greed; cupidity.
185. AVERSION n. intense dislike; repulsion.
186. AVID adj. eager; enthusiastic
187. AVOW v. to confess; declare openly.
188. AWE n. wonder or admiration mixed with fear.
189. AWFUL adj. extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible; appalling.
190. AWKWARD adj. clumsy; ungraceful; embarrassing.
191. AXIOM n. maxim; universal truth

Powerful TOEFL Tip Video Series, part 1 of 3

Find out about P.V.N.D.O., what is it? And how can you use it to improve your TOEFL Reading, Speaking and Writing! It's about PASSIVE VOICE, so first, let's review prepositions, which are an important part of understanding this powerful tip for the TOEFL iBT!!!

50 New TOEFL Vocabulary Words

OK TOEFL people! Here are 50 more words for TOEFL..... we are working our way through the "A"s, keep coming back for more!

101. AMPLIFY v. to enlarge; make more important; exaggerate.
102. AMUSING adj. entertaining; pleasing; humorous; facetious.
103. ANALOGOUS adj. similar; corresponding; comparable.
104. ANARCHY n. absence of government
105. ANCESTOR n. someone you are descended from, forefather.
106. ANCIENT adj. very old; existing long ago.
107. ANCILLARY adj. subordinate; auxiliary.
108. ANGUISH n. extreme pain; torment; regret 
109. ANIMOSITY n. hatred; enmity
110. ANNEX v. to take control of
111. ANNOUNCE v. to proclaim, give notice of, declare.
112. ANOMALOUS adj. irregular; abnormal
113. ANTAGONISTIC adj. hostile; adverse; opposed
114. ANTECEDE v. logo before; precede.
115. ANTICIPATE v. to expect; foresee; realize ahead of time
116. ANTIQUATED adj. old-fashioned; outmoded.
117. ANTITHESIS n. direct opposite.
118. ANXIOUS adj. worried; uneasy; eager.
119. APATHY n. indifference; lack of emotion.
120. APERTURE n. an opening; orifice
121. APPALLING adj. horrifying; frightful; shocking.
122. APPEAL v. to request urgently; be attractive or interesting.
123. APPEASE v. to placate; soothe; pacify
124. APPEND v. to add as a supplement; attach.
125. APPLAUD v. to clap; express approval; praise.
126. APPOINTMENT n. a position or assignment; arranged meeting; rendezvous.
127. APPRAISAL n. an estimate of value; an evaluation, assessment
128. APPREHENSION n. dread; understanding.
129. APPRISE v. to inform
130. APPROPRIATE adj. suitable; proper; fitting.
131. APPROXIMATELY adv. nearly; almost; about
132. AQUEOUS adj. watery; formed by water.
133. ARBITRARY adj. determined by whim; despotic.
134. ARBITRATE v. to judge; decide a dispute.
135. ARCHAIC adj. no longer in use; antiquated
136. ARCHETYPE n. original model; prototype.
137. ARCHIVES n. repository for records; public records, historical documents.
138. ARDENT adj. intense; fervent; zealous; passionate&
139. ARDUOUS adj. strenuous; wearisome; difficult
140. ARGUMENTATIVE adj. disposed to agree; disputatious; contentious.
141. ARID .adj. dry; lacking moisture; lifeless; uninteresting.
142. AROMA n. a fragrance; agreeable odor.
143. AROUSE v. to excite; awaken; stimulate; provoke; kindle.
144. ARRANGE v. to put in order; settle; plan
145. ARREST v. to take to jail; to seize; stop; prevent
146. ARROGANT adj. overly proud; haughty.
147. ARTICLE n. a separate item; a non-fictional literary piece.
148. ARTICULATE adj. able to speak; dearly and distinctly expressed
149. ARTIST n. someone who creates art or beautiful things.
150. ASCENDANT adj. rising; dominant

Feed the Fish!

Hey all, I have heard that feeding the fish at the top of the page will give you good luck on your TOEFL test..... just saying!

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Ryan