TOEFL Vocabulary

The amount of space something occupies; loudness of sound; one book in a series

A popular trend in clothing; a manner of doing something; to make or shape

The act of intervening in a situation or dispute; an effort to help someone with a problem

A duplicate of an original (n.); to make a duplicate or imitate (v.)

The pointed end of something; a gratuity; a useful hint

To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of...

To quote or refer to a source as evidence; a citation

General well-being; government financial assistance for those in need

A plant or plant part grown for food; relating to plants

Generally; taking everything into account; total

To separate into parts or cause disagreement; a significant difference between groups

Occurring at the beginning; the first letter of a name; to sign with one's initials

Extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or distress

To be against or resist something or someone

Belonging to the same time period; modern; a person of the same era

Having more than one part or instance; a number that is a product of a smaller number

Absolutely necessary or important; a fundamental element

A sports competition among member teams; a group united for a common purpose

Paying close attention to avoid mistakes or danger; cautious

The central or most essential part (n.); most important (adj.)

To move or act with great speed; a sudden rapid movement

To hire someone for work; to make use of something for a purpose

Extremely large in size, amount, or extent

All people living in one home; relating to the home

A firm decision or formal vote; strong determination; the solving of a problem

A person who sees an event or gives evidence; to see something directly

a game or contest; a fire-making stick; to correspond

Only just; by a very small margin

A distinct part of an economy, society, or area

To give special importance or attention to something

A person who acts on behalf of others; typical of a group

Below or underneath something; lower in rank

An unusual or disruptive event; arising as a result of something else

A natural mental ability; the teaching staff or a division of a university

A large quantity or body; involving large numbers of people or things

Without any doubt; certainly

Supporting freedom and social progress; generous; a person with liberal views

Extremely large in size or amount

Very large in size or extent; heavy and solid

To decrease or worsen; a gradual deterioration

A thick wire or rope for transmitting electricity or signals; cable TV

To uncover or reveal; to make vulnerable to something

Relating to the countryside, as opposed to cities

Having a small width; to become or make smaller in extent

Used to express that something is sad or unlucky

Laws enacted by a legislature; the process of making laws

To achieve a goal; to take over from someone

To mark a special occasion with festivities; to honour or praise