TOEFL Vocabulary

To obstruct or slow down progress; located at the rear

In perfect, unspoiled, or original condition

Protected by armor; covered with a hard protective layer

The science of planning and following a route; maritime travel

A person who dives or works underwater

A paste for coating walls; an adhesive bandage; to coat or cover thickly

Deviating from what is typical or normal

A person or organization to whom money is owed

To thrive and be successful

A person who plays the piano professionally or skillfully

Able to adjust to new conditions

The liquid part of blood; ionized gas forming a state of matter

To step or walk on something; a footstep or the grooved surface of a tyre

To suffocate or suppress; to hold back a feeling or sound

Excessively emotional or nostalgic; appealing to tender feelings

The combination of elements into a whole; chemical production from simpler substances

A tendency or preference; a physical tilt or slope

Including everything or everyone within a range

To learn something by heart; to commit to memory

High-quality and expensive; appealing to wealthy consumers

On or near the surface only; lacking depth or thoroughness

A short pleasure trip or outing

Causing irritation or frustration

A distinctive feature; an official quality mark on precious metals

Relating to a career or practical skills training

A long green vegetable with crisp white flesh

To make or become sharp or more precise

Not straight; bent or curved; dishonest or corrupt

Adequate and meeting requirements

A black sticky substance used for paving roads

A cement mixture for building; a bowl for grinding; a short cannon

To enjoy something fully (v.); a distinctive taste or smell (n.)

About to happen soon; imminent

An instrument for magnifying very small objects

A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall or cliff

Extra time worked beyond regular hours; extra pay for such work; an extra period of play

A person who lives in or uses a place, or holds a position

A bitter taste or feeling of resentment

Of or relating to the side; sideways

A pleasant, distinctive smell

Completely full or tightly filled

To pass on information or signals; a system of taking turns or replacing

To prevent or frustrate someone's plans; a crosswise seat in a rowboat

To distribute or give out; to prepare and supply medicine

To run slowly for exercise; a gentle nudge

A high flat area of land; a stable level after growth

A looking back on or reflection of past events; as a verb, to engage in such reflection

A pace between a walk and a run; to move at such a pace