TOEFL Vocabulary

Having a pleasant sweet smell

A large formal celebratory meal; to feast

A state of balance between opposing forces; mental stability

Very comfortable, elegant, and expensive

To formally approve or confirm an agreement or treaty

Too powerful or attractive to resist

Impressive and commanding in appearance or size

A sudden major disruption or violent change

Salt, spices, or herbs added to food for flavour

Emitting bright fluorescent light; a fluorescent lamp

Molten rock from a volcano; solidified volcanic rock

A large tropical fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a spiky skin

A person who helps resolve disputes between parties

A bunch of cut flowers; the aroma of wine

A private teacher for individuals or small groups; to teach privately

A soft white rock or stick used for writing; to write or mark with chalk

The act of moving something from its place; forced removal of people

An enclosed device producing intense heat for heating or industrial use

A natural coloring substance; a powder used to make paint; to add color

A daring feat or trick; to hinder growth

To completely destroy or eliminate something unwanted

Beneath the surface of water; in financial difficulty

To increase or make larger; to supplement

To deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

A large heavily fortified stronghold or castle

Emotionally moving; regarding or concerning something

Widespread destruction or ruin

The immature form of an insect or amphibian before metamorphosis

A hormone that regulates blood sugar; used as a diabetes medication

A person who cuts hair and trims beards (n.); to cut someone's hair (v.)

To pay careful attention to; careful notice

The act of deliberately keeping away from something

To stagger or sway suddenly; a sudden unsteady movement

Lively, quick, and energetic

Uncomfortably small or restricted in space

Recognized as reliable and accurate; commanding respect

A small wingless blood-sucking insect that can jump

To comfort someone in grief; a control panel or gaming unit

Willing to accept others' beliefs; able to withstand difficult conditions

Serious, dignified, and deeply sincere

The amount or occurrence of rain

To lift or throw with effort; a rising and falling motion

To agree with an opinion; to happen simultaneously

To ignore or show no concern for something; a lack of attention or care

A shiny coating on pottery or food; to apply such a coating; to fit with glass

A person or authority acting on behalf of another; to act as a substitute

To fear greatly; great fear or anxiety about something

A means of earning money or obtaining the necessities of life