TOEFL Vocabulary

Relating to the sense of smell

A distinct part within a larger section of a document or text

To raise objections; an act of objection or hesitation

Lacking energy or enthusiasm; sluggish and indifferent

Wet and marshy like a swamp

Silent acting using gestures; to perform or mimic without words

A dishonest or mischievous person; a rogue or troublemaker

A person who plays the cello

Large enough to be noticed or measured

To envy; to give or allow something reluctantly

To overturn a boat or vessel

Great enthusiasm or intensity of feeling

Strongly opposed or unwilling to something

Having a jagged, saw-like edge

Impossible to hold back or control; bursting with energy

Feeding on animals or insects

The shell of an egg; a pale off-white color

The act of bringing under forcible control; domination

The aquatic larva of a frog or toad

A path or trail for pedestrians

To polish until shiny; the resulting shine or lustre

Impossible to repair or make right again

To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever

Having two or more possible meanings; deliberately vague or ambiguous

Stomach discomfort caused by difficulty digesting food

To split or cut something with a sharp instrument; to adhere or cling firmly to something

Representing the most typical example of something

Showing very strong feelings; forceful and intense

The scientific study of plants

The quality of being harsh, rough, or severe

Having or using only one color or wavelength

To prevent a difficulty or make something unnecessary in advance

A print made by lithography; to produce such a print

The organ in the throat containing the vocal cords; the voice box

A loud confused noise from a crowd; noisy commotion

To cut off limbs; to divide into pieces

A false spoken statement damaging someone's reputation; to make such statements

A substance used to propel something forward

Likely to decay quickly; food or goods that spoil rapidly

Lacking worldly experience or refinement; simple and naive

Cautious and careful about all circumstances

To waste time by moving or acting slowly

To make holy through religious rites; to dedicate to a sacred purpose

The head of a pin; something tiny; a foolish person

To make nervous and confused; a state of agitated confusion

A small weasel-like animal; to search out and uncover something hidden

Lacking energy or alertness; sluggish

To load with too much work or responsibility; excess burden