TOEFL Vocabulary

At the same time

The sending of signals, power, or disease from one place to another; a vehicle's gearbox

The lever that fires a gun; to cause something to happen

A formal change or addition to a law or document

To accidentally cause liquid to flow out; an instance of spilling

Feeling or showing appreciation and thanks

A territory controlled by a distant country; a community of settlers or organisms

Legally taking a child as one's own; accepting or taking up something new

Existing in effect but not in fact; simulated by computer

To find guilty of a crime; a person serving a prison sentence

Native to a particular region; originating locally

An absorbent cloth for drying; to dry with a towel

A very small piece of matter; a subatomic unit; a grammatical function word

To make changes to something; to make less extreme

The act of an aircraft touching down; a staircase platform; a place to come ashore

To increase or improve something; something that helps or encourages

A warning signal of danger; a feeling of fear; to frighten or warn someone

To hold tightly; a firm hold; control or mastery

A special occasion celebrating a theme or tradition; festive

Liquid produced through skin pores; to emit this liquid; hard work

To gradually weaken or sabotage something

In a way that follows long-established customs

A paper used to cast a vote; the process of voting; to vote by ballot

Having a high mental capacity; quick to learn and understand

A state governed by elected representatives, not a monarch

To rule or control a country or people; to influence behavior

The art of persuasive language; impressive but empty speech

Completely certain or persuaded that something is true

Strong excitement or eagerness about something

To provide space or lodging; to adapt to suit needs

To express strong approval; words of admiration or worship

To cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Having no end; continuing indefinitely

An official order or authority; to officially require or authorize

Each in the order already mentioned

A state of complete disorder and confusion

Relating to machines; done automatically without thought

The layout or structure of a document; to arrange or set up a document's layout

Heavy coarse cloth used for sails or painting; an oil painting on such cloth

Very deep, intense, or intellectually penetrating

An entrance hall; a group that influences politicians; to try to persuade officials

A distinguishing characteristic of a person's nature

The money system of a country; general acceptance or use

To express regret or say sorry for a fault or offense

To keep something for future use; a supply or protected area kept for a special purpose

A long structural timber or metal bar; a ray of light; to smile broadly

Dishonest or immoral behaviour by people in power; moral decay

A scientist who studies the stars and universe