TOEFL Vocab

What does 'abundant' mean?

Present in large quantities.

Define 'accumulate'.

To gradually collect.

What does 'accurate' mean?

Correct; free from errors.

What does 'accustomed' mean?

Used to something.

Define 'acquire'.

To come into possession of.

What does 'adamant' mean?

Refusing to change an opinion.

What does 'adequate' mean?

Enough to suit your needs.

What does 'adjacent' mean?

Close to or next to.

Define 'adjust'.

To change something so it serves its purpose better.

What is an 'advantage'?

Something that makes it easier to achieve success.

Define 'advocate'.

To publicly support.

What does 'adverse' mean?

Unfavorable; against one’s desires.

Define 'aggregate'.

To combine.

What does 'aggressive' mean?

Assertive and pushy.

Define 'allocate'.

To put aside for a specific purpose.

What is an 'alternative'?

Another option or choice.

What is an 'amateur'?

Someone who is inexperienced or not highly skilled in a particular area.

What does 'ambiguous' mean?

Having several potential meanings; unclear and difficult to understand.

What does 'ambitious' mean?

Having large goals.

Define 'amend'.

To change for the better; to improve.

What does 'ample' mean?

Plentiful.

What is an 'anomaly'?

Deviation from the norm.

What does 'annual' mean?

Occurring yearly.

Define 'antagonize'.

To tease or be hostile towards a person or group.

What is an 'attitude'?

Manner or feeling.

Define 'attribute'.

To give credit.

What does 'arbitrary' mean?

Based on a whim or random desire.

What does 'arduous' mean?

Requiring a lot of effort.

Define 'assuage'.

To lessen a negative feeling.

Define 'assume'.

To suppose without solid proof.

Define 'augment'.

To increase or make larger.

What is a 'benefit'?

Something positive or advantageous.

Define 'berate'.

To scold.

Define 'bestow'.

To give as a gift.

Define 'boast'.

To brag or talk with excessive pride.

Define 'boost'.

To help raise or increase something.

What does 'brash' mean?

Rude and tactless.

What does 'brief' mean?

Short (in terms of time).

What does 'brusque' mean?

Abrupt to the point of rudeness.

What is a 'cacophony'?

A harsh, unpleasant mixture of noise.

Define 'cease'.

To stop.

Define 'censure'.

To express strong disapproval.

What does 'chronological' mean?

Arranged in order of time or date.

Define 'clarify'.

To make clear; to remove confusion.

Define 'coalesce'.

To combine or grow together.

Define 'coerce'.

To force someone to do something against their will.

What does 'cognizant' mean?

Being aware or having knowledge of something.

What is 'cohesion'?

Uniting; becoming one.

Define 'coincide'.

To occur at the same time.

Define 'collapse'.

To fall down or break down.

Define 'collide'.

To hit one another with a forceful impact.

What is a 'commitment'?

Dedication to a cause or activity.

What is a 'community'?

A group of people who live or work together.

Define 'conceal'.

To hide.

Define 'concur'.

To agree.

What is a 'conflict'?

A disagreement or fight.

Define 'constrain'.

To restrict or repress.

Define 'contemplate'.

To consider thoughtfully.

Define 'continuously'.

To go on without stopping.

Define 'contradict'.

To give the opposite opinion.

Define 'contribute'.

To give something (usually money or time) to a common fund or cause.

Define 'convey'.

To make known.

What does 'copious' mean?

Abundant.

What does 'core' mean?

Central; of main importance.

Define 'corrode'.

To gradually wear away.

What does 'cumbersome' mean?

Burdensome; clumsy.

What is 'curriculum'?

The courses given by a school or program.

What is 'data'?

Facts, statistics, or pieces of information.

Define 'decay'.

To decline in health or excellence.

Define 'deceive'.

To trick or mislead.

Define 'decipher'.

To find the meaning of.

What is a 'declaration'?

An announcement.

Define 'decline'.

To politely refuse and to deteriate.

Define 'degrade'.

To lower in quality.

Define 'demonstrate'.

To show.

Define 'deny'.

To state that something isn’t true.

Define 'deplete'.

To significantly decrease.

Define 'deposit'.

To deliver and leave an item.

What does 'desirable' mean?

Worth having or wanting.

Define 'despise'.

To hate.

Define 'detect'.

To locate something.

Define 'deter'.

To discourage.

Define 'deviate'.

To differ from the norm.

Define 'devise'.

To plan or create.

What is a 'diatribe'?

A sharp criticism or attack.

Define 'digress'.

To wander from the main subject.

What is a 'dilemma'?

A situation where one must choose between two difficult choices.

Define 'diminish'.

To shrink or reduce.

Define 'dispose'.

To get rid of.

What does 'disproportionate' mean?

Too small or large when compared to something else.

Define 'disrupt'.

To interrupt by causing a disturbance.

Define 'distort'.

To misrepresent.

Define 'distribute'.

To give portions of something.

What does 'diverse' mean?

Showing a lot of variety.

Define 'divert'.

To cause a change of course.

What does 'dynamic' mean?

Constantly changing.

Define 'ease'.

To reduce unpleasantness or difficulty.

What does 'efficient' mean?

Maximizing productivity.

Define 'eliminate'.

To remove.

What does 'elite' mean?

A select, above-average group.