Frequently Used TOEFL Words and Examples
- Abundant
Rainfall is abundant in tropical regions, supporting diverse plant life. - Accumulate
Dust can accumulate on surfaces if they are not cleaned regularly. - Adapt
Animals must adapt to changing climates to survive. - Advocate
She advocates reducing plastic use to protect the environment. - Aggregate
The aggregate data revealed a clear trend in consumer behavior. - Alleviate
The new medicine helped alleviate his pain. - Ambiguous
The instructions were so ambiguous that no one understood them. - Arbitrary
The choice of the winner seemed arbitrary and unfair. - Assert
The scientist asserted that his theory was supported by evidence. - Assess
The teacher will assess your progress at the end of the semester. - Beneficial
Exercise is beneficial for both body and mind. - Bias
The article showed a clear bias toward one political party. - Coherent
Her argument was clear and coherent. - Comprehensive
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the issue. - Constrain
Budget limitations will constrain our options. - Contradict
His actions contradict his words. - Conventional
Conventional farming methods rely heavily on pesticides. - Credible
The witness provided a credible account of the events. - Deficit
The country is facing a budget deficit this year. - Derive
Many English words derive from Latin. - Diminish
His influence began to diminish after the scandal. - Discrepancy
There was a discrepancy between the two reports. - Emphasize
The teacher emphasized the importance of punctuality. - Enhance
The software update will enhance performance. - Evident
Her disappointment was evident in her expression. - Fluctuate
Oil prices fluctuate depending on global demand. - Impede
Poor road conditions impede transportation. - Incentive
The company offers financial incentives to attract employees. - Inherent
There are inherent risks in investing in the stock market. - Integrate
The program aims to integrate immigrants into the community. - Justify
How can you justify spending so much money on clothes? - Likewise
He worked hard to succeed; likewise, his brother made great efforts. - Notion
She rejected the notion that money brings happiness. - Obsolete
Typewriters have become obsolete due to computers. - Precede
A sudden drop in temperature often precedes a snowstorm. - Predominant
English is the predominant language in international business. - Refute
The scientist refuted the claim that vaccines are unsafe. - Reinforce
Teachers should reinforce positive behavior in the classroom. - Reside
He currently resides in New York City. - Subsequent
Subsequent studies confirmed the initial findings. - Substantial
They invested a substantial amount of money in the project. - Sufficient
The evidence was sufficient to support the conclusion. - Sustain
They could not sustain their efforts without additional funding. - Tentative
We have a tentative agreement that still needs approval. - Validate
The experiment will help validate the hypothesis.
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