Beginner Vocabulary Words
Essential vocabulary for SAT and IELTS preparation. These foundational words appear frequently in everyday academic contexts and are a great starting point for building your test prep word bank.
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The act of taking someone away by force or stealth
To give up or deny oneself something, especially out of self-discipline
The act of ending or terminating a pregnancy
An institution of higher education, or a group of people who come together to study or pursue a shar...
Responsible or answerable for something, often to someone or an authority.
An item or set of items worn or carried for defense, decoration, or other purposes.
Precise and correct, especially in measurements, reports, or statements.
A person who is charged or suspected of a fault, wrongdoing, or crime.
A location, especially a building or house, where someone can be found.
The act of entering or being accepted into something, especially a school, theater, or other place o...
A person who is fully grown or fully developed, especially to the point where they are fully capable...
To publicize or promote something, usually by paying for advertisements or announcements.
Relating to the air or sky; often describing something that is above the ground or in the air.
To attach or fix something to another object or surface.
Wealth or prosperity, often characterized by abundance or richness.
Assistance or support given to someone or something in need
A feeling of sudden fear or warning, often caused by a loud noise or a message
A collection of photos, documents, or records, often bound together
A relationship or partnership between two or more organizations, people, or groups
A regular payment or grant to help someone cover expenses, or a sum of money allowed as a reward or ...
Next to someone or something, often in a companionship or association.
A representative or agent who is authorized to negotiate and make agreements on behalf of a governme...
A vehicle used for transporting patients who are injured or ill, often to a hospital or medical faci...
to make amends means to apologize, repair, or compensate for a wrong done; a way of making up for so...
ammonia is a colorless gas that is a common industrial chemical and disinfectant; used in refrigerat...
ammunition refers to the materials and devices used to propel the shot of a firearm or the explosive...
to amuse means to entertain, distract, or interest someone, often with a joke, story, or game.
to animate means to give life, enthusiasm, or energy to something or someone.
A date marking the recurring event or milestone of a particular event or occurrence.
Relating to or located in the region around the South Pole.
A word having a meaning opposite that of another word.
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something, often without a specific reason.
In any case; regardless of what happens.
Separate or distant from one another.
A part or document added to the end of a text, document, or other material.
A curved or arched structure, such as a doorway, bridge, or vault.
A region or space defined by boundaries, typically having a specific function or characteristic.
To use reasons or evidence to support an opinion or viewpoint, often in a disagreement or debate.
To come into existence or appearance; to become known or noticeable.
Feeling regret, guilt, or embarrassment about something, often due to its foolishness or inappropria...
In addition to the main subject or conversation; or, to one side of something.
A pain-relieving tablet, especially one derived from willow bark.
A person's stance, behavior, or disposition, often reflecting their thoughts or feelings.
A person who writes or composes a work, such as a book, play, or poem.
Operating or functioning without human intervention; done instinctively or without conscious thought...
A road vehicle, especially a car or truck, powered by an internal combustion engine or other means.
Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Causing embarrassment or inconvenience; not graceful.
Directed toward the back or rear; lacking progress or modernity; also used to describe something reg...
A single-celled microorganism, some of which can cause disease, while others are beneficial.
To cook food, especially bread or pastries, using dry heat in an oven.
A system of voting in secret, typically using a piece of paper or electronic device.
A piece of material used to cover or support an injured part of the body.
A popular bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players.
A mixture of flour, egg, and milk used in cooking; or a person who hits the ball in baseball.
A device consisting of cells that store and provide electrical energy; also, a series of similar thi...
A body of water partially enclosed by land; or a dog's deep, prolonged bark.
Past participle of beat; having been struck or defeated.
To make calm or peaceful; to still the motion of, especially of a ship by lack of wind.
In advance; prior to a particular time or event.