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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A number of related things coming one after another; a sequence or set.
A period of time devoted to a particular activity, such as learning or discussion.
A reversal or check in progress; a difficulty that delays or prevents success.
To resolve a disagreement or dispute, often by reaching an agreement.
To cut off hair close to the skin, especially from the face or legs.
A large piece of cloth used on a bed, or a flat piece of material such as paper or metal.
A bathroom fixture that sprays water for washing, or a brief heavy fall of rain.
An audible exhalation of breath, often expressing relief, sadness, or fatigue.
A gesture, object, or symbol that conveys a meaning or indicates something.
A gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions.
Having likeness or resemblance in quality, form, or character but not necessarily identical.
To make something easier to understand or deal with by reducing complexity.
Free from pretense or deceit; genuinely felt or expressed.
One only; not one of several, multiple, or married; individual.
To descend or move downward, especially into or through a liquid or substance; to fall below the sur...
A place where something happens, is located, or is to be constructed.
A person who doubts the truth of claims or beliefs without sufficient evidence.
To remove something from the surface; to read quickly to get the main ideas.
To shut something forcefully and loudly; also means to criticize harshly.
To strike someone sharply with the open hand; a sharp blow.
The act of killing animals for food or killing on a large, violent scale.
A short, memorable phrase used in advertising or as a motto to promote a cause or idea.
A narrow opening, especially one for receiving something such as a coin or card.
To break or shatter something with force; or a resounding success.
Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness, lumps, or irregularities; also describes so...
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
The study of human society, social relationships, and institutions.
In some way or by some means, often when the exact method is unknown or unclear.
Painful to the touch or physically tender; also used figuratively to mean emotionally hurt.
Vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard; also refers to something healthy or reliabl...
The origin or cause of something; a place where information or material comes from.
To focus one's efforts or skills on a particular subject or activity.
A person, often officially appointed, who speaks on behalf of a group, organization, or individual.
A person or organization that supports an event, activity, or individual financially or by providing...
A noisy quarrel over something trivial; a petty argument.
A four-sided shape with equal sides and 90-degree angles; can also mean fair or honest, or a public ...
A large outdoor structure with tiers of seats for sports or entertainment events.
To suddenly surprise or alarm someone.
The act of moving or proceeding inconspicuously and secretly.
A system for reproducing sound using two or more channels to create a sense of direction and depth.
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
A clever plan or scheme designed to turn a situation to one's advantage, often in warfare or competi...
Carefully planned to gain a specific long-term advantage, especially in military or political contex...
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances; emphasis on a particul...
Things in general or unspecified items; also used to refer to material or contents.
A mixture used to fill poultry or other meats before cooking, or material used to fill cushions.
To cause someone to lose enthusiasm and initiative; to impair the growth or effectiveness of somethi...
A distinctive appearance, manner, or way of doing something; also refers to elegance in design or be...
A person or thing being discussed, studied, or operated on; also refers to a branch of knowledge stu...
The act of accepting control or authority; also refers to the act of presenting something for consid...
A person who comes after another in a position or role, especially in a job or inheritance.
To draw liquid or air into the mouth by creating a partial vacuum; often used informally to express ...
The total amount resulting from the addition of numbers.
A brief statement or account of the main points of something.
The act of temporarily suspending or the state of being suspended; a temporary halt or delay.
A knitted garment for the upper body, typically worn over a shirt or blouse.
To move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis.
A person devoted to luxury and pleasure.
An outline of topics and assignments for a course of study.