Unit 40. Risky Fashions | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 40. Risky Fashions, 400 words for TOEFL Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Definition	Example
bulk	largeness and a heavy appearance	She eased her large bulk out of the chair.
capricious	moving unpredictably from one thing to another	He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.
cumbersome	difficult to carry because of weight or shape	It was a very large, cumbersome machine
exotic	interesting or unusual because of coming from a faraway place	A durian is the most exotic fruit I've ever tried
to inhibit	to discourage or to slow down	Some workers were inhibited from speaking by the presence of their managers.
minimum	the smallest possible amount or level	How much is the minimum wage?
striking	easily attracting attention	She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
trend	a general movement in a particular direction	Economists study the trends in spending
vanity	an excessive concern for one's appearance	He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition.
vulnerable	Exposed to possible harm	Because products are on display, they are vulnerable to theft