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.

sum
integration
mechanism
parallel
imposed
despite
job
parameters
approximate
label

1. The starting ________________ on this electrical motor is faulty.
2. The two groups did their research in _______________, but each unknown to the other.
3. The _____________ consists of a teaching part and a research part.
4. _________________ his gruff demeanor, the boss is actually quite open to suggestions.
5. There is a _________________ on the liquid which declares that is is hazardous to the skin.
6. Gestalt theory says the the whole is greater than the ______________ of its parts.
7. Our schedule is _________________ by the department head.
8. We need to change the _____________________ of the experiment in order to check our results.
9. I need an _________________ figure of how much the machine will cost before we accept bids.
10. There is an international student ______________________ meeting to explain the details of university finances.

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1. The starting mechanism on this electrical motor is faulty.
2. The two groups did their research in parallel, but each unknown to the other.
3. The job consists of a teaching part and a research part.
4. Despite his gruff demeanor, the boss is actually quite open to suggestions.
5. There is a label on the liquid which declares that is is hazardous to the skin.
6. Gestalt theory says the the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
7. Our schedule is imposed by the department head.
8. We need to change the parameters of the experiment in order to check our results.
9. I need an approximate figure of how much the machine will cost before we accept bids.
10. There is an international student integration meeting to explain the details of university finances.

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