TOEFL Vocabulary

A hereditary ruler such as a king or queen

Soft moist mass or fruit flesh; cheap sensational fiction; to reduce to pulp

Having a lot of space; large and roomy

To flow slowly through small openings; a spot where liquid oozes from the ground

A wide scenic view; a mental vision of possibilities

To care for lovingly; to hold dear

To undo tangled threads; to clarify or solve; to fall apart

A violent outburst from a volcano; any sudden forceful outbreak

To import or export goods illegally; to bring something in secretly

Ordinary and unremarkable; a cliché or overused idea

To cause someone to believe something false or go in the wrong direction; to deceive

The state of feeling weary and uninterested

Able to convince others; having the power to persuade

A place where coins are made; a large sum of money; an aromatic herb

Very enthusiastic and eager about something

By the way; as a secondary or minor matter

To come out from a source; to emit or give off

The process of becoming smaller; a muscle tightening; a shortened word form

To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or memorial

The body of myths of a culture; a collection of stories about a subject

Happening or done at exactly the same time

Extremely dirty; morally offensive or obscene

To an unusually high or remarkable degree

To postpone; to yield to another's opinion

To be greater in weight, importance, or value than something else

Sudden and unexpected; curt in manner

Widespread and uncontrolled; flourishing unchecked

Ancient times; an object surviving from ancient times

A broad conclusion drawn from specific cases; the act of generalizing

A small soft green plant growing on damp surfaces

A narrow torn strip; a tiny amount; to tear into strips

Relating to motor vehicles

To change direction suddenly; a sudden swerve

Pleasantly invigorating or agreeably new and different

A mild or persistent illness

The act of entering or interfering without permission

Able to do many things well; having many uses

Feeling or causing a spinning sensation; lightheaded

A deep rolling sound like thunder; to make such a sound

Full of juice; excitingly interesting or scandalous

To say or do something again for emphasis

Having a regular, repeated pattern of sound or movement

Without stopping or limit; continuously

The outer surface of something; relating to the outside

Not permitted by law or social norms; unlawful

A person who doubts accepted beliefs and requires strong evidence

A flat surface of a gem; a distinct aspect of something

To take away weapons; to reduce hostility or suspicion