TOEFL Vocabulary

A naturally occurring inorganic substance; relating to minerals

The need for food; a strong desire; to feel hungry or crave something

Extra or available for use; to do without or give up; to show mercy

The state of being equal in value, status, or rights

Intentionally; in a careful, unhurried manner

The state of being widely known and celebrated

Remarkably noticeable or impressive; on strike

A fee for using a road or bridge; loss caused by disaster; to ring a bell slowly

The outer edge of a circular object; to form an edge around something

Causing or feeling distrust or doubt

Set apart from others; alone and separated

To hold tightly or stick closely to something; to refuse to let go

A small organized group of people with a common purpose

To close and reopen eyes quickly; to flash on and off

Meeting the necessary conditions to qualify for something

To dive or thrust suddenly into something; a sudden dive or steep fall

A place of safety and protection from danger

A penetrating coldness or shiver; to make cold; calm and relaxed

A large public gathering for a cause; to come together or recover strength

To guide the direction of a vehicle or vessel; a piece of advice

An opening for escape or release; a means of expression; an electrical socket

Not damaged or altered in any way; complete

To grow vigorously; to prosper and be successful

To explain in detail; highly detailed or complex

A thick slice of beef or other meat, typically grilled

The forming of an idea; the beginning of pregnancy

To act in accordance with rules or requests; to obey

A great victory or achievement; to win or succeed

Able to be compared; similar in quality or degree

One's inner sense of right and wrong

The process or result of calculating

A limitation or restriction on freedom or actions

To mark or rub a surface with something sharp; a shallow cut or mark on a surface

To a notably large degree; significantly

A period of time or space between two events or points

The large-scale buying and selling of goods; trade

A person who advocates equal rights for women; relating to feminism

In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

The legal authority to make decisions; the area under such authority

An organized journey for exploration or military purposes; speed

The thick or blunt end of something; a target of ridicule; to push with the head

Unable to speak; silent; (informal) stupid

Large size or volume; the greater part of something; large in quantity

The process of changing from one form or belief to another

A person who supports an artist or cause; a regular customer

Of or relating to a city or local government

The large organ that processes nutrients and removes toxins; also used as food

Peaceful agreement; a pleasing combination; musical chords