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TOEFL 4500 - Set 1
(300 words)| Word | POS | Definition |
|---|---|---|
abandon | verb | To leave behind or give up completely |
abashed | adj. | Feeling embarrassed or ashamed |
abate | verb | To become less intense or widespread |
abdicate | verb | To give up a position of power or responsibility formally |
abduct | verb | To take someone away by force or deception |
abhor | verb | To intensely dislike or hate |
abhorrent | adj. | Inspiring disgust and loathing |
ability | noun | The skill or proficiency to do something |
ablaze | adj. | On fire |
abnormal | adj. | Deviating from what is usual or typical |
abolish | verb | To officially end or stop something, typically a law or system. |
aboriginal | adj. | Relating to the original inhabitants of a region |
abortive | adj. | Failing to produce the intended result. |
abridge | verb | To shorten a text without losing the main idea |
absolute | adj. | Complete and total |
absolve | verb | To free from guilt or responsibility |
absorb | verb | To take in or soak up |
absorbing | adj. | Fully engaging or holding interest |
abstain | verb | To choose not to do something |
abstinence | noun | The practice of refraining from indulging in something, typically alcohol or other pleasures. |
abstract | adj. | Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence |
abstraction | noun | The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events |
abstruse | adj. | Difficult to understand |
absurd | adj. | Ridiculously unreasonable or illogical |
abundant | adj. | Existing in large quantities; plentiful |
abuse | verb | To use something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; to misuse |
academic | adj. | Related to education, schools, or scholarly activities |
accelerate | verb | To increase in speed |
accentuate | verb | To make more noticeable |
access | noun | The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place |
accidental | adj. | Happening by chance or unintentionally |
acclaim | verb | To praise enthusiastically and publicly |
accommodate | verb | To provide someone with a place to stay or space for something |
accompany | verb | To go with someone as a companion or protector |
accomplice | noun | A person who helps another in a crime or wrongdoing |
accomplished | adj. | Highly skilled or proficient |
accost | verb | To approach someone aggressively or confrontationally |
account | noun | A record of financial transactions |
accumulate | verb | To gather or pile up gradually |
accurate | adj. | Correct and true in every detail |
accusation | noun | A claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal |
accuse | verb | To charge someone with a crime or fault |
accustomed | adj. | Being familiar with something through repeated experience |
achieve | verb | To successfully reach a desired or intended goal, usually by effort, skill, or courage |
acid | noun | A chemical substance that can donate a proton or accept an electron pair in reactions. |
acknowledge | verb | To recognize the existence or truth of something |
acquire | verb | To gain possession of something |
acquisitive | adj. | Having a strong desire to acquire more, especially material possessions |
acquit | verb | To free someone from a criminal charge |
acrid | adj. | Having a strong and unpleasant smell or taste |
acrimonious | adj. | Angry and bitter |
acrimony | noun | Bitterness or ill feeling |
acting | noun | The art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions |
action | noun | The process of doing something to achieve an aim |
active | adj. | Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. |
actual | adj. | Existing in fact; real |
acumen | noun | The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions |
acute | adj. | Having a sharp or severe effect |
adage | noun | A traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation |
adapt | verb | To adjust to new conditions or changes |
adaptable | adj. | Able to adjust to new conditions |
adaptation | noun | The process of changing to fit a new environment or different conditions |
addict | noun | A person who is unable to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior |
addicted | adj. | Physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity |
adept | adj. | Very skilled or proficient at something |
adequate | adj. | Sufficient for a specific need or requirement |
adhere | verb | To stick firmly to a surface |
adherent | noun | A person who supports a particular idea or leader |
adhesive | noun | A substance used for sticking objects together |
adjacent | adj. | Next to or adjoining something else |
adjoin | verb | To be next to or in contact with something. |
adjoining | adj. | Next to or in contact with something |
adjourn | verb | To suspend proceedings to another time or place |
adjust | verb | To change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable |
administer | verb | To manage or supervise the execution or use of something |
administration | noun | The process of organizing and managing the affairs of a business, organization, or government |
admirable | adj. | Deserving respect or approval |
admire | verb | To regard with respect or warm approval |
admit | verb | To confess to something |
admonish | verb | To warn or reprimand someone firmly |
adopt | verb | To take into one's family through legal means and raise as one's own child |
adore | verb | To love deeply and respect highly |
adroit | adj. | Skillful and clever in using the hands or mind |
advance | verb | To move forward |
adverse | adj. | Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable |
adversity | noun | A difficult or unpleasant situation |
advice | noun | Guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action |
advisable | adj. | Recommended or sensible |
advise | verb | To offer suggestions or recommendations |
advocate | verb | To support or argue for a cause or policy |
aesthetic | adj. | Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty |
affable | adj. | Friendly and easy to talk to |
affect | verb | To influence or make a difference to |
affection | noun | A gentle feeling of fondness or liking |
affectionate | adj. | Showing love or tenderness |
affiliate | verb | To officially connect or associate with an organization |
affinity | noun | A natural liking or attraction to something or someone |
affirm | verb | To state positively or with confidence |
afflict | verb | To cause pain or suffering to; to distress |
afflicting | verb | Causing pain or suffering |
affluence | noun | Wealth and abundance |
affluent | adj. | Having a lot of money and wealth |
afford | verb | To have enough money to pay for something |
age | noun | The length of time that a person or thing has existed |
aged | adj. | Having lived for a long time |
agenda | noun | A list of items to be discussed at a meeting |
aggravate | verb | To make a bad situation worse |
aggregate | verb | To collect or gather into a whole |
aggression | noun | Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes |
aggressive | adj. | Behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person. |
aghast | adj. | Filled with shock or horror |
agile | adj. | Able to move quickly and easily |
agility | noun | The ability to move quickly and easily |
agitate | verb | To make someone feel anxious or disturbed. |
agonize | verb | To suffer extreme mental or physical pain |
agrarian | adj. | Related to farming or rural matters |
agreeable | adj. | Pleasant or likable |
aim | verb | To direct a course or effort towards a goal |
alert | adj. | Watchful and quick to notice and respond to potential danger |
algebra | noun | Branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols |
alien | noun | A being from another world |
alienate | verb | To make someone feel isolated or estranged |
alkali | noun | A substance that is a base and dissolves in water |
allege | verb | To claim or assert something, typically without proof |
allegiance | noun | Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause |
allegory | noun | A story or image that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. |
alleviate | verb | To make a problem or pain less severe |
alliance | noun | A union formed for mutual benefit |
allocate | verb | To distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose |
allot | verb | To distribute or assign a portion of something |
allude | verb | To make an indirect reference |
allure | noun | The quality of being attractive or fascinating |
allusion | noun | An indirect reference |
ally | noun | A person or group that provides support or cooperation |
alone | adj. | Having no one else present; on one's own. |
alter | verb | To change or modify something. |
alternate | verb | To do or perform by turns, repeatedly or in succession |
alternative | noun | A choice or option that is available instead of something else. |
altruism | noun | Selfless concern for the well-being of others |
aluminum | noun | A lightweight, silvery metal |
alumnus | noun | A male graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university |
amalgamate | verb | To combine or unite to form one structure or organization |
amass | verb | To gather together or accumulate over time |
amateur | noun | A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons. |
amazed | adj. | Filled with wonder or astonishment |
ambiguous | adj. | Having more than one possible meaning |
ambitious | adj. | Having a strong desire for success or achievement |
amenable | adj. | Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. |
amend | verb | To make changes or improvements |
amiable | adj. | Friendly and pleasant in manner |
amicable | adj. | Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord |
amount | noun | A quantity of something |
ample | adj. | Enough or more than enough; plentiful |
amplify | verb | To increase the volume or intensity of sound. |
analogous | adj. | Similar in a way that makes clear the nature of the relationship |
analogy | noun | A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification |
analysis | noun | Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something |
anecdote | noun | A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person |
angle | noun | The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. |
anguish | noun | Severe mental or physical pain or suffering |
animated | adj. | Full of life or excitement; lively |
annex | verb | To add or attach, especially to a larger or more significant thing |
annihilate | verb | To destroy completely |
annotate | verb | To add notes or comments |
announce | verb | To make a public and formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention |
annoy | verb | To irritate or make someone feel bothered |
annually | adv. | Once a year |
annul | verb | To declare invalid |
anomalous | adj. | Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected |
anomaly | noun | Something that deviates from the norm or expectations |
anonymous | adj. | Not identified by name; unknown. |
antagonism | noun | Active hostility or opposition |
antagonist | noun | A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. |
anticipate | verb | To expect or predict |
antique | noun | An old collectible object, often valuable |
antiquity | noun | The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages |
antiseptic | noun | A substance that prevents infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. |
anxious | adj. | Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness |
apathetic | adj. | Showing or feeling no interest or concern |
aperture | noun | An opening or hole |
apex | noun | The highest point of something, especially in terms of success or achievement. |
apologize | verb | To express regret for something that one has done wrong |
apparel | noun | Clothing |
appeal | verb | To make a serious or urgent request |
appear | verb | To come into view |
applaud | verb | To show approval or praise by clapping hands |
applicant | noun | A person who applies for something |
application | noun | A formal request for something, typically in writing |
appoint | verb | To assign a job or position to someone |
appraise | verb | To evaluate or estimate the value or quality of something. |
appreciate | verb | To recognize the full worth of |
apprehend | verb | To arrest someone for a crime |
apprehension | noun | Anxiety or fear about something bad |
apprentice | noun | A person learning a trade from a skilled employer |
appropriate | verb | To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission |
approve | verb | To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory |
approximate | verb | To come close or be similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity |
apt | adj. | Suitable or appropriate for the circumstances |
aptitude | noun | Natural ability to do something |
arable | adj. | Suitable for growing crops |
arbitration | noun | A process to settle a dispute outside of court by an impartial third party |
arbitrator | noun | A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter. |
archaic | adj. | Old and no longer in use |
ardent | adj. | Having intense enthusiasm or passion |
ardor | noun | Intense enthusiasm or passion |
arduous | adj. | Requiring a lot of effort or hard work |
arid | adj. | Extremely dry due to lack of rainfall |
aristocrat | noun | A person of high social rank, often part of the nobility |
arithmetic | noun | Branch of mathematics dealing with numbers and basic operations |
armament | noun | Military weapons and equipment |
armor | noun | Protective covering worn to prevent damage from being inflicted by weapons |
aroma | noun | A pleasant and distinctive smell |
arouse | verb | To awaken or stimulate a feeling or desire |
arrange | verb | To put things in a neat, attractive, or required order |
array | noun | An ordered series or arrangement |
arrogance | noun | An exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities |
arrogant | adj. | Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities |
article | noun | A piece of writing on a particular subject published in a newspaper or magazine |
ascend | verb | To go up or climb |
ascent | noun | The act of rising or climbing up |
ascertain | verb | To find out for sure |
ascetic | adj. | Practicing strict self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons. |
aspect | noun | A particular part or feature of something |
asperse | verb | To attack someone's reputation with false or misleading statements |
aspersion | noun | A damaging or derogatory remark |
aspiration | noun | A strong desire to achieve something |
aspire | verb | To have a strong desire to achieve something |
assassin | noun | A person who kills someone for political or monetary reasons. |
assassinate | verb | To murder a prominent person, often for political reasons |
assault | noun | A violent attack |
assemble | verb | To bring together or gather into one place, company, body, or whole. |
assembly | noun | A group gathered for a common purpose |
assert | verb | To state something confidently and forcefully |
assess | verb | To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something. |
asset | noun | A useful or valuable item owned |
assiduous | adj. | Showing great care and perseverance |
assimilate | verb | To absorb or integrate into a wider society or culture |
assist | verb | To help or support |
associate | verb | To make a connection between people or things in one's mind |
association | noun | A connection or relationship between things or people |
assuage | verb | To make an unpleasant feeling less intense |
assumption | noun | A belief accepted as true without proof |
assure | verb | To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts |
astonish | verb | To surprise or amaze someone greatly |
astonished | adj. | Greatly surprised or impressed |
astound | verb | To shock or greatly surprise |
astronomy | noun | The scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole. |
astute | adj. | Having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; mentally sharp or clever. |
atheism | noun | Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of deities |
athlete | noun | A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise. |
atmosphere | noun | The layer of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. |
atom | noun | The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons |
attachment | noun | A strong emotional connection or bond |
attainment | noun | The act of achieving a goal |
attend | verb | To be present at an event or activity |
attendant | noun | A person who provides a service to the public |
attorney | noun | A person appointed to act for another in legal matters |
attribute | noun | A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something. |
attrition | noun | A gradual reduction in number or strength due to constant stress or pressure |
audience | noun | A group of people gathered to watch or listen to something |
audit | noun | An official examination of accounts or records |
audition | noun | A trial performance to appraise an entertainer's merits. |
auditor | noun | A person who formally examines and verifies financial accounts |
auditorium | noun | A large room or building for public gatherings, especially for performances or speeches |
augment | verb | To make something larger or more substantial |
aura | noun | A distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person or thing |
auspice | noun | A sign or omen, especially one that is favorable |
auspicious | adj. | Favorable or promising success |
austerity | noun | Strictness or severity in manner or attitude |
authentic | adj. | Genuine or real; not fake |
authoritative | adj. | Having power or control and being respected |
authority | noun | The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. |
authorize | verb | To give official permission |
autocrat | noun | A ruler with unlimited power |
autonomy | noun | The right or condition of self-government |
available | adj. | Ready for use or at hand |
avalanche | noun | A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside |
avarice | noun | Extreme greed for wealth or material gain |
avaricious | adj. | Having an extreme greed for wealth or material gain. |
average | noun | A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data |
aversion | noun | A strong dislike or disinclination |
avert | verb | To prevent something bad from happening |
aviator | noun | A person who flies an aircraft |
avid | adj. | Having a keen interest or enthusiasm for something |
avoid | verb | To keep away from; to prevent from happening |
avow | verb | To openly declare or acknowledge |
awe | noun | A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise |
awkward | adj. | Lacking grace or ease in movement or manner |
axis | noun | An imaginary line about which a body rotates |
baby-sit | verb | To take care of children temporarily |
backward | adj. | Directed behind or towards the back |
baggage | noun | Suitcases, bags, and other containers that hold a traveler's belongings |
bait | noun | Something used to attract or tempt |
balance | noun | An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady |
bald | adj. | Lacking hair on the scalp |
balk | verb | To hesitate or refuse to proceed |
ballot | noun | A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret |
balmy | adj. | Mild and pleasant weather |
ban | verb | To officially or legally prohibit |
bandit | noun | A robber or outlaw who typically operates in an isolated or lawless area |