Advanced English Vocabulary for University and Psychometric Exams

A comprehensive vocabulary list from the Yuval Nissan lecture notes, covering high-frequency words for English proficiency and university entrance exams.

abduct

To kidnap.

abduction

The act of kidnapping.

abide

To persevere, reside, or remain loyal to.

abolish

To cancel.

abrogate

To officially cancel.

abrupt

Sudden.

abstruse

Hard to understand.

abundant

Plentiful, full, or overflowing.

abuse

To maltreat, hurt, or misuse.

acclaim

To praise, applaud, or hail.

accommodation

Housing or lodging.

accomplice

A partner in a crime.

accordance

Agreement or coordination.

accumulate

To gather or store.

accurate

Precise.

admiration

Great respect or esteem.

admonish

To warn, alert, or scold.

adumbrate

To present partially or implicitly.

advocate

To support.

affidavit

A written legal statement.

affiliation

Joining or membership.

affinity

Closeness or attraction.

affirm

To agree, express support, confirm, or validate.

affluence

Wealth or abundance.

alleviate

To ease or relieve.

allocate

To assign or distribute.

allure

To entice, attract, or the power of attraction.

allusion

A hint or reference.

altruistic

Selfless or heroic.

ambiguous

Having more than one meaning.

ambivalent

Undecided or having mixed feelings.

amendment

A correction to a law or official document.

amorphous

Formless or blurry.

anastomosis

A connection between blood vessels or organs.

anathema

A curse or severe condemnation.

anthelmintic

A medicine used against parasitic worms.

antiquated

Old or outdated.

antiquity

Ancient times.

apocryphal

Doubtful or not authentic.

appease

To calm or forgive.

archetype

A prototype or model.

articulate

To express clearly; eloquent.

ascend

To rise, soar, or go up.

asset

An item of value or property.

atavistic

Primitive, relating to ancestral traits.

augment

To increase or expand.

autarky

Economic self-sufficiency.

avert

To prevent or turn away.

bequeath

To pass on or hand down.

bifurcate

To divide into two branches.

bulky

Large, heavy, or swollen.

burden

A heavy load or weight.

cacophony

A harsh and unpleasant noise.