TOEFL Vocabulary

Imaginative and unrealistic; whimsical

The furthest point; a hand or foot; a dire situation

Full of tiny holes allowing fluids to pass through; having many loopholes

The desire to harm others; deliberate ill will

Relating to or having a pleasant melody

Having a large or dense population

Steady persistence in pursuing a goal despite difficulty

To praise highly; to make something seem more impressive than it is

A speech sound or letter made with an open vocal tract, e.g. a, e, i, o, u

A deep feeling of sadness; feeling or expressing sadness

In a systematic and orderly way

A person who creates and arranges dance movements

To reject or deny the validity of something; to disown

A narrow crack or gap in a rock or wall

Showy and ostentatious in style or behaviour

To wave or swing a weapon threateningly

To lose shine through oxidation; to damage a reputation; discoloration on metal

Implied or understood without being directly stated

Clearly and explicitly; specifically for a purpose

A person who gives help or money to support others

A story using symbolic characters to convey a deeper moral or political message

Having balanced, corresponding parts on either side

To grow too big or mature for something; to grow faster than

Pleasant and enjoyable; willing to agree or consent

Correct and appropriate behaviour according to social standards

To make more compact or concise; to change from gas to liquid

A state of great pain or suffering; something that causes distress

Able to pierce through; showing keen insight

To praise highly; high praise or glorification

A person who carves; a large knife for slicing meat

Having an inclined or slanting surface

To reveal secret or private information

Involving little physical activity; staying in one place

A drama with exaggerated emotions and sensational events

The formal ending of a law, system, or practice

Having a curving, wave-like shape

Clean and hygienic; relating to health

A tool for turning screws; a vodka and orange juice cocktail

To decorate fabric with needlework; to exaggerate details in a story

Relating to legal punishment

To turn away from an established course or norm

To continue steadfastly despite difficulty or discouragement

To make motionless with shock or awe; to pierce through

Extremely peaceful, happy, and picturesque

A cereal plant producing corn; corn

To move to a foreign country to live permanently

To refrain from something; to choose not to vote

The act of abandoning one's allegiance to join the opposing side