TOEFL / IELTS Vocabulary

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There are vocabulary words which appear regularly on the TOEFL/IELTS exam. Put the following 10 words in the correct sentences.

devoted
team
overlap
attained
restraint
inherent
route
protocol
founded 
duration

1. The university was ____________________by the state to train teachers.
2. She has _________________ the highest ranking possible in her field.
3. The problem ________________ to technology is that mechanical devices break.
4. The dinner is formal and follows a very strict ___________________.
5. Many of the social sciences tend to ________________ in their research.
6. You will need to choose a different _______________ as the bridge is closed for repairs.
7. She was angry about the decision but showed _________________ in her remarks.
8. The new building is ___________________ to cancer research.
9. A good ________________ is essential in any workplace.
10. There have been problems for the _____________________ of the project.

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1. The university was founded by the state to train teachers.
2. She has attained the highest ranking possible in her field.
3. The problem inherent to technology is that mechanical devices break.
4. The dinner is formal and follows a very strict protocol.
5. Many of the social sciences tend to overlap in their research.
6. You will need to choose a different route as the bridge is closed for repairs.
7. She was angry about the decision but showed restraint in her remarks.
8. The new building is devoted to cancer research.
9. A good team is essential in any workplace.
10. There have been problems for the duration of the project.

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