TOEFL Vocabulary

Fair and impartial to all parties

Not giving enough attention; inattentive

To worry or feel anxious; a state of irritation

To spread information or ideas widely

To compliment insincerely to gain favour; to make someone look good

A very small village or settlement

A flat-bottomed cargo boat (n.); to intrude or push in rudely (v.)

A diplomatic representative or messenger sent by a government

To exist together at the same time or in the same place

A person who betrays their country, a cause, or someone's trust

Not following accepted customs or standards; out of the ordinary

In a clearly noticeable manner; distinctly

Faithful commitment to a rule or belief; physical sticking together

Grip on a surface; pulling force; momentum gained

A small gnawing mammal such as a rat or mouse

Relating to journalism or journalists

A large floating mass of ice broken from a glacier

A colorful bird that mimics speech; to repeat words without understanding

Abandoned and empty of people

A heavy blow or dull thudding sound; to hit something hard

Loss of movement in part of the body; inability to act

To declare not guilty; to conduct oneself in a certain way

Relating to botany or plants; a plant-derived substance

To gradually decline in strength or size; a period of decline

A symbol or badge representing a person, group, or idea

A slender deciduous tree found near water

Lacking strong flavor or interest; mild and dull

The act of ending something; the end of employment

Special respect or tribute paid to someone; an admiring imitation

A sudden impulsive idea or desire

Not moving; fixed in place

Happening repeatedly and frequently; seemingly unending

To mock someone; mocking or humiliating behavior

A four-sided shape with four right angles

Having sharp corners or angles; thin and bony

To return to a previous state or condition

The outer boundary or edge of an area

Support given to an artist or cause; business from customers

Charming and attractive; holding one's interest

Relatively; when compared to other things

Enthusiastic enjoyment; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Extremely useful or precious; of immeasurable value

A liquid made by steeping herbs or tea; the act of introducing something

Allowing light through but not transparent; semi-transparent

A small accessory part; appropriate or suitable

Well organized; physically graceful and skillful

In an eager and excited manner

Dangerously unstable or insecure