TOEFL Vocabulary

Extreme and irrational devotion to a cause

In an irregular or unequal manner

Expressing disagreement with a majority or established view

A musical piece for solo instrument(s) and orchestra

A decoration; the act of decorating

To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

A distinctive personal quirk or habit

A soft mass of fine hair or fibre; to make or become fuzzy

Laziness; a slow-moving South American tree-dwelling mammal

Stubbornly persistent and determined

The art of making portraits; a portrait or group of portraits

Domineering and arrogant in manner

In a shallow or surface-level manner

To satisfy thirst; to extinguish a fire; to cool metal rapidly in liquid

Complete agreement among all parties

To formally give up power or a throne

A lead weight for measuring vertical direction or depth; perfectly vertical

Occurring or published after a person's death

Not supported by evidence

A magical liquid believed to cure all ills or grant eternal life

The branch of medicine dealing with teeth and oral health

To severely damage or disfigure; a laundry wringer device

Speaking fluently but without sincerity or depth; superficial

Able to be understood

To deprive someone of their ability to function normally; to disable

Deserving praise; commendable

Relating to physical or sexual desires; of the body

A drug that eliminates pain or sensation; relating to anesthesia

Having horns or horn-like projections

Expressed clearly and briefly

Shrewd and careful in practical matters; prudent

To eat away or destroy gradually by chemical action

The habit of being frequently absent from work or school

A biological classification below species level

Achieved too easily; superficial and lacking depth

Sticking out or extending beyond a surface

Happening by chance, often with a lucky outcome

The biochemical process of converting sugars into alcohol; a state of agitation

To attack someone with harsh, abusive language

Very heavy and unwieldy; dull and labored in style

Not controlled or held back; immoderate

To calm with a sedative drug; calm and dignified in manner

Extremely hungry or greedy

In the usual or traditional manner

Arrogantly superior and disdainful toward others

The quality of being crude or offensive; a vulgar act or expression

Never stopping; continuous

To obtain something by threats or force