TOEFL Vocabulary

Located in or towards the interior of a country, away from the coast

Extremely cold; cold and unfriendly in manner; sexually unresponsive

at a greater distance or extent; additional; to promote progress

A planned schedule or route for a journey

To take small, quick bites of food; a small bite

Using money or resources carefully; not wasteful

Completely firm and refusing to change one's mind

To flow out suddenly in large quantities; a sudden rapid outflow

A soft dark grey form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Respect and admiration; to regard with great respect

A barrier blocking a road or passage; to block with such a barrier

A scientist who studies ecology

Intended to undermine authority; a person who seeks to overthrow an established system

Done together in a coordinated and determined way

A mass of rock sliding down a slope; an overwhelming electoral victory

A trace of contamination or disgrace; to contaminate or corrupt

To crush by walking heavily on; to treat with contempt

The act of combining into a whole; forming a legal corporation

Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened

A surprise attack from a hidden position; to attack in this way

An explanation that removes confusion or obscurity

Lacking refinement; crude or offensive in taste or behavior

A musical part supporting the main melody; something that accompanies another

A long narrow cut or opening; to make such a cut

Respectful regard for another's wishes or authority

To sleep lightly or briefly; a short nap

All the plants of a particular region or period

Turning to someone or something for help; a source of assistance

The edible inner part of a nut or seed; the core or essence of something

To claim or appear to be (often falsely); the main meaning or intention

To confirm or support with additional evidence

A condition of hardship or misfortune; a difficult situation

Elegant movement or manner; divine favour; a prayer before meals

The yellow inner part of an egg

To provoke or urge someone into action

A mammal of the order Primates, such as apes and monkeys; a senior bishop

Living forever; a being that never dies

Visually attractive or charming, as if worthy of a painting

The branch of mathematics using basic number operations; relating to arithmetic

Feeling glad that a worry or difficulty has passed

A heavy-bladed chopping tool; to cut, dismiss, or cancel ruthlessly

A structure housing bees; a busy, crowded place

To undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

A deep narrow valley or gorge

Occurring every three months; a publication issued four times a year

Traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a culture

To make someone sad; to press down; to cause economic decline

To change the direction or destination of something