TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 99

Set 99 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: implant, enmity, console, contamination, trigger. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. implant · noun/ɪmˈplænt/

   a device or tissue placed inside the body for medical purposes or enhancement

   The dentist recommended a dental implant to replace the missing tooth and restore my smile.

   Synonyms: insertion, device, graft

   Origin: From Latin 'implanto', meaning 'to plant in, insert' (from 'in-' + 'plantare', meaning 'to plant')

2. enmity · noun/ˈɛn.mə.ti/

   the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

   The long-standing enmity between the two families has made community gatherings quite tense.

   Synonyms: hostility, animosity, antagonism

   Origin: From Middle English 'enmite', from Old French 'enmitie', from Latin 'inimicitas', from 'inimicus' meaning 'hostile, enemy'.

3. console · noun/kənˈsoʊl/

   a panel or controller for electronic or mechanical devices

   He adjusted the settings on the gaming console to improve his gaming experience.

   Synonyms: controller, panel, interface

   Origin: from Latin 'consolari,' meaning to comfort or console, combining 'con-' (together) + 'solari' (to make whole or comfort)

4. contamination · noun/kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/

   the presence of unwanted substances or impurities in a material or environment

   The soil showed signs of contamination due to the nearby industrial activities, raising concerns about public health.

   Synonyms: pollution, tainting, impurity

   Origin: from Latin 'contaminare', meaning 'to make impure' or 'to mix together'

5. trigger · noun/ˈtrɪɡər/

   an event or situation that causes something to happen

   The sudden change in temperature acted as a trigger for the plants to start blooming earlier than usual.

   Synonyms: catalyst, impetus, stimulus

   Origin: The word 'trigger' originates from the Middle Dutch 'trigger', meaning a 'catch' or 'device,' which was later adapted into English in the early 19th century, primarily referring to the mechanism of a gun.