450 Essential Words for the TOEFL

To leave someone or something and never return to them.

the fact that somebody/something is able to do something

Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away

based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation

Existing or occurring in large amounts; plentiful.

the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something

to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something

to succeed in doing or completing something

an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.

Correct and free from error; precise.

to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something

to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour

always busy doing things, especially physical activities

to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation

the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful

Good enough to meet a standard or requirement.

next to something

to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better

to manage and organize the affairs of a company, an organization, a country, etc.

to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s)

a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people

negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result

a person who supports or speaks in favour of somebody or of a public plan or action

to produce a change in somebody/something

A business or organization connected to another, often through a formal relationship.

to state clearly that something is true

To combine multiple elements into a single entity.

money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations

although

to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose

To make a change to something.

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

To make changes to a document or law in order to improve it.

a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features; a feature that is similar

To examine something in detail to understand it or draw conclusions.

Occurring once every year.

A deviation from what is standard or expected.

To look forward to or expect something to happen.

the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen

easy to see or understand

To add something to the end of a list or document.

that can be said to be true in the case of somebody/something

To officially choose someone for a position or role.

to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something

A way of dealing with a situation or a method of doing something.

Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

almost correct or accurate, but not completely so

not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair

part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world

a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered

To gather together or put parts in a specific order.

to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something

to give somebody something that they can use, or some work or responsibility

to help somebody to do something

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

to tell somebody that something is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about it

to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing